John Wilkinson (Georgia politician)

John Knox Wilkinson (born 1955) is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Georgia State Senate from 2011 to 2021. He was elected in a special election in 2011, and sworn in on December 15, 2011.[1] Wilkinson is a teacher/farmer and attended the University of Georgia. He was born in Toccoa, Georgia.[2]

John K. Wilkinson
Member of the Georgia Senate
from the 50th district
In office
December 15, 2011 – January 11, 2021
Preceded byJim Butterworth
Succeeded byBo Hatchett
Personal details
Born1955 (age 68–69)
Toccoa, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDebbie
Children2
Alma materUniversity of Georgia
Professionteacher, farmer

References edit

  1. ^ "Georgia General Assembly". www.legis.ga.gov.
  2. ^ "John Wilkinson announces run for 9th District seat in U.S. House". www.gainesvilletimes.com.