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Greg Kirk
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| Member of the Georgia Senate from the 13th district |
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| In office January 2014 – December 22, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | John Crosby |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
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| Born | September 24, 1963 Americus, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | December 22, 2019 (aged 56) Americus, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Greg M. Kirk (born September 24, 1963 – died December 22, 2019) was an American politician. He was a member of the Georgia State Senate, which is a group of lawmakers who help make rules for the state of Georgia. He represented the 13th District from 2014 until he passed away in 2019. He was part of the Republican Party.
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About Greg Kirk's Life
Greg Kirk earned an advanced degree in psychology from Troy University. He and his wife, Rosalyn, had seven children and five grandchildren. They lived in Americus, Georgia, which is where he was born.
What Greg Kirk Did in the Senate
As a state senator, Greg Kirk was part of different groups called committees. These committees focus on specific topics and help decide which new rules or laws should be made.
In 2017, Senator Kirk was a member of these important committees:
- Agriculture and Consumer Affairs
- Health and Human Services
- Insurance and Labor
- Judiciary
Greg Kirk's Elections
Greg Kirk was elected to the Georgia State Senate several times.
How Greg Kirk Won in 2014
In 2014, Greg Kirk ran in the Republican primary election for District 13. He won this election with 50.9% of the votes. After that, he did not have anyone running against him in the main election, so he became the state senator.
How Greg Kirk Won in 2016
In the 2016 general election, Greg Kirk ran again. He won with 72.09% of the votes. This meant he continued to represent his district in the Senate.
How Greg Kirk Won in 2018
In 2018, Greg Kirk ran for re-election again. He did not have any opponents in either the primary or the general elections. This meant he was automatically re-elected to his seat.
Greg Kirk's Health and Passing
In June 2019, Greg Kirk shared that he had been diagnosed with a type of cancer called bile duct cancer. In November, he gave an update saying that many of his tumors had either disappeared or shrunk.
The next month, he began receiving care to help manage his pain. On December 18, he announced that he planned to run for re-election in 2020. Sadly, just four days later, on December 22, 2019, Greg Kirk passed away at the age of 56.
