Ed Barker (politician)

Ed Barker (born February 21, 1935[2]) is an American politician.[3][4] He served as a Democratic member for the 18th district of the Georgia State Senate from 1973 to 1991.[2]

Ed Barker
Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 18th district
In office
1973 – January 9, 1991
Preceded byStanley E. Smith Jr.[1]
Succeeded bySonny Perdue
Personal details
Born (1935-02-21) February 21, 1935 (age 89)
Richmond County, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJanet Belflower[2]
Children3[2]
Alma materMercer University

Life and career

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Barker was born in Richmond County, Georgia. He attended Mercer University.[2]

In 1973, Barker was elected to represent the 18th district of the Georgia State Senate,[2][5] defeating incumbent Stanley E. Smith Jr. in the August 1972 primary and prevailing over Republican candidate Tony A. Robbins in the general election that November.[6] Barker served until the 1990s.

References

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  1. ^ "Official State of Georgia tabulation by districts for General Assembly of Georgia 1971-1972 term". 1971. p. 92. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  3. ^ "Barker Says Industry Should Plan Car Pool". The Macon Telegraph. Macon, Georgia. December 8, 1973. p. 3. Retrieved December 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.  
  4. ^ "Plan Giving Bibb Three Senators Wasn't Easy". The Macon Telegraph. Macon, Georgia. August 30, 1981. p. 15. Retrieved December 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.  
  5. ^ "1973 Georgia State Senate Results", Georgia General Assembly
  6. ^ "Official State of Georgia tabulation by districts for General Assembly of Georgia 1973-1974 term" (PDF). 1973. Retrieved 24 May 2024.