Rob Clifton

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Rob Clifton
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Member of the GeorgiaHouseofRepresentatives
from the 131st district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 13, 2025
Republican Rob Clifton 21,351 65.1% N/A
Democratic Heather White 11,46634.9%+34.9
Total votes32,817 100.0%

Clifton defeated fellow Republican Paul Abbott in the June 18, 2024 runoff election after no candidate secured a majority in the primary election. [3]

Republican primary runoff for Georgia House of Representatives District 131, 2024
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Rob Clifton 1,561 73.3% +24.5
Republican Paul Abbott56926.7%+7.9
Total votes2,130 100.0%
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 131, 2024
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Rob Clifton 1,887 48.8% N/A
Republican Paul Abbott72818.8%N/A
Republican Russell Wilder67417.4%N/A
Republican Benjamin Cairns3338.6%N/A
Republican David Byrne2476.4%N/A
Total votes3,869 100.0%

Legislative positions and appointments

House Majority Whip James Burchett appointed Clifton to the 2025–26 Majority Whip Team. [4] This group of Republican legislators educates and coordinates legislators of their party to advance key initiatives within the House of Representatives. [5] He also sits on the House Study Committee on Affordability & Accessibility of Georgia’s Legitimation Process, which investigates methods to ensure Georgia's legitimation process is open to all. [6]

Political beliefs

Clifton maintains conservative political beliefs, and wants to "represent [the District] and the conservatives of Columbia County." [7] He stated he wants to "hold true to what [his] county is" and avoid liberalization as Columbia County urbanizes. [7]

Abortion

Clifton is "pro-life". [7] On an April 1, 2024 candidate survey conducted by Georgia Life Alliance, Clifton stated abortion should be illegal in all instances. [8] He supports the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (2022) and Georgia's "Heartbeat Bill". [8]

Immigration

Clifton is a member of the Pro-Enforcement Immigration Caucus, a legislative caucus "dedicated to strengthening immigration enforcement and ensuring the rule of law is upheld throughout Georgia" [9] [10] The Caucus supports increased cooperation and information-sharing with federal immigration agencies, like United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). [9]

Law enforcement

On February 6, 2025, Clifton sponsored HB 309, which would require county governments to receive majority public support in a ballot referendum before a county police force may be abolished. [11]

Personal life

Clifton is a father of two, and is the CEO of SD Clifton Construction. [7] [12] [13]

Clifton is a member of the Journey Community Church. [7]

References

  1. ↑ "Rob Clifton (Georgia)". Ballotpedia. Archived from the original on February 7, 2025. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "House District 131 Data Profile" (PDF). Atlanta Regional Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 7, 2024.
  3. ↑ Hill, Stephanie (June 19, 2024). "Clifton wins District 131 runoff in Columbia County". The Augusta Press. Archived from the original on February 7, 2025. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Georgia General Assembly Week 6 Roundup: tort reform, tax breaks and the circus". State Affairs. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Rep. Rob Clifton Appointed to Majority Caucus Whip Team for the 2025–2026 Legislative Term – Georgia House of Representatives". February 24, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  6. ↑ AllOnGeorgia (May 16, 2025). "Speaker Jon Burns Announces Appointments to 2025 House Study Committees". AllOnGeorgia. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 Wright, Liz (March 18, 2024). "Local builder explains his candidacy for District 131". The Augusta Press. Archived from the original on February 7, 2025. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  8. 1 2 "Georgia Candidate Pro-Life Certification Application for Rob Clifton" (PDF). Georgia Life Alliance. April 1, 2024. Archived (PDF) from the original on February 7, 2025. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
  9. 1 2 "Chairman Jesse Petrea, Georgia Lawmakers, Launch Pro-Enforcement Immigration Caucus at State Capitol – Georgia House of Representatives". April 4, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Local lawmakers, others launch 'pro-enforcement immigration caucus'". WSAV-TV. April 5, 2025. Archived from the original on April 23, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Georgia HB309 | TrackBill". trackbill.com. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
  12. ↑ Cline, Damon. "S.D. Clifton Construction celebrates 30 years in business". The Augusta Chronicle. Archived from the original on February 7, 2025. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Rob Clifton – SD Clifton Construction, Inc".
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