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David Wilkerson
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| Minority Whip of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | William Boddie |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 38th district |
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| Assumed office January 14, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Sam Teasley |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 33rd district |
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| In office January 10, 2011 – January 14, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Don Wix |
| Succeeded by | Tom McCall |
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David Lawrence Wilkerson
January 6, 1969 Cookstown, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Penny |
| Residences | Powder Springs, Georgia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | North Carolina A&T State University (BS) |
| Profession | Accountant |
| Website | [1] |
David Lawrence Wilkerson was born on January 6, 1969. He is an American politician and a Certified Public Accountant. This means he is an expert in managing money and taxes for people and businesses. Mr. Wilkerson is from the state of Georgia.
He is a member of the Democratic Party, which is one of the main political groups in the United States. Mr. Wilkerson has been a representative in the Georgia House of Representatives since 2011. This is a group of elected officials who make laws for the state of Georgia. Since 2021, he has also served as the Minority Whip, which is an important leadership role in his political party.
David Wilkerson's Role in Georgia Politics
David Wilkerson has played a key part in Georgia's government. He helps create and vote on laws that affect people living in Georgia. His work as a representative means he speaks for the people in his local area.
Leading the Cobb County Delegation
In February 2019, Mr. Wilkerson was chosen to lead the legislative group for Cobb County. This was a big step because everyone in the group agreed to elect him. This happened after some changes in how people voted in Cobb County during the 2018 elections. His election showed that different groups could work together.
