Mike Glanton (born June 21, 1957) is an American politician who served in the Georgia House of Representatives from the 75th district from 2013 to 2023. He previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives from the 76th district from 2007 to 2011.[2][3]

Mike Glanton
Member of the
Georgia House of Representatives
from the 75th district
In office
January 14, 2013 – January 24, 2023
Preceded byYasmin Neal
Succeeded byEric Bell II[1]
Member of the
Georgia House of Representatives
from the 76th district
In office
January 8, 2007 – January 10, 2011
Preceded byGail Buckner
Succeeded bySandra Scott
Personal details
Born (1957-06-21) June 21, 1957 (age 67)
Rome, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Jonesboro, Georgia, U.S.

Glanton resigned on January 24, 2023 for health reasons, saying, "People deserve an active leader, and right now I don't think I could be";[4] a special election will be held on March 21, 2023 to fill the seat.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Bell wins Georgia House seat; Clayton sheriff set for runoff". Associated Press News. 21 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Representative Mike Glanton". House.ga.gov. Retrieved 2019-06-04.
  3. ^ "Rep. Mike Glanton, who grew up in Rome public housing, talks to Leadership Georgia about giving back". Northwestgeorgianews.com. 2014-09-20. Retrieved 2019-06-04.
  4. ^ Middleton, Heather (January 25, 2023). "Rep. Mike Glanton resigns House seat for health reasons". Clayton News Daily.
  5. ^ Niesse, Mark (January 24, 2023). "Jonesboro's Glanton resigns, creating 5th vacancy in Georgia General Assembly". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.