Tommy Benton

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Tommy Benton
Member of the GeorgiaHouseofRepresentatives
from the 31st district
In office
January 10, 2005 January 9, 2023
Georgia House of Representatives
Preceded by
Chris Elrod
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 31st district

2005–2023
Succeeded by