Georgia Republican Party

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Georgia Republican Party
Ideology	Conservatism
National affiliation	Republican Party (United States)
Colors	Red

The Georgia Republican Party is the state affiliate of the Republican Party (United States) in the U.S. state of Georgia. The party is headquartered in Atlanta.

History

The Georgia Republican Party was founded in the mid-19th century, during the period of Reconstruction following the American Civil War. Initially, the party struggled to gain a foothold in a state that was predominantly Democratic. However, the party began to gain traction in the latter half of the 20th century, particularly during the Civil Rights Movement and the subsequent Southern strategy.

Organization

The Georgia Republican Party is organized at the state, county, and local levels. The state party is governed by a State Committee, which is responsible for setting policy and overseeing party operations. The party also holds a state convention every two years to elect party officers and delegates to the Republican National Convention.

Ideology

The Georgia Republican Party adheres to the principles of conservatism, advocating for limited government, individual liberties, free-market capitalism, and traditional values. The party supports policies such as lower taxes, reduced government spending, and a strong national defense.

Electoral Performance

The Georgia Republican Party has seen significant success in recent decades. The party has held the governorship since 2003 and has maintained majorities in both the Georgia State Senate and the Georgia House of Representatives. Additionally, the party has been successful in securing seats in the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives.

Notable Figures

Prominent members of the Georgia Republican Party include:

• Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
• Sonny Perdue, former Governor of Georgia and former United States Secretary of Agriculture
• Brian Kemp, current Governor of Georgia

Related Pages

• Republican Party (United States)
• Georgia (U.S. state)
• Georgia State Senate
• Georgia House of Representatives
• United States Senate
• United States House of Representatives

See Also

• Politics of Georgia (U.S. state)
• Conservatism in the United States
• Southern strategy
• Civil Rights Movement