Thomas Robert Taggart (born February 3, 1943) is an American politician.[1] He served two terms in the Georgia House of Representatives.[2] He won his first election to the State House in 1974.[3] He lost his bid for renomination in 1978 by 11 votes to Bobby Phillips.[4][5]
Tom Taggart | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 125th district | |
| In office January 13, 1975 – January 8, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Ottis Sweat, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Bobby Phillips |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Robert Taggart February 3, 1943 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Helen |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | |
Taggart is an alumnus of Armstrong State College and University of Georgia School of Law. He married Helen McKenzie and has one daughter.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b Holmes, Marian B. (ed.). "Georgia Official and Statistical Register, 1977-1978" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on December 13, 2015.
- ^ "Biography". Taggart Law. July 4, 2007. Archived from the original on July 4, 2007. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - GA State House 125 Race - Nov 05, 1974". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "Ousted Incumbent Seeks To Invalidate Election". The Atlanta Constitution. August 16, 1978. p. 20. Retrieved November 30, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Taggart v. Phillips, 242 Ga. 484 | Casetext Search + Citator". casetext.com. Retrieved November 30, 2023.