Gail Davenport | |
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Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 44th district | |
Assumed office January 10, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Gail Buckner |
In office January 8,2007 –January 12,2009 | |
Preceded by | Terrell Starr |
Succeeded by | Gail Buckner |
Personal details | |
Born | Atlanta,Georgia | March 1,1949
Political party | Democratic |
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