| Greg Morris | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Toombs County Commission | |
| In office 1992–1995 | |
| Member of the Georgia Senate from the 20th district | |
| In office January 1995 – January 11, 1999 | |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 155th district | |
| In office January 11, 1999 – January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Fisher Barfoot |
| Succeeded by | Jay Roberts |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 156th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Butch Parrish |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1964-04-25) April 25, 1964 (age 60) Vidalia, Georgia |
| Political party | Republican (2005-Present) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (before 2005) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Greg Morris (born April 25, 1964) is an American politician from Georgia. Morris is a former Democratic member and a former Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives.
Early life
Morris was born on April 25, 1964, in Vidalia, Georgia. Morris attended Robert Toombs Christian Academy.
Education
Morris earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from University of Georgia.
Career
Toombs County Commission (1992–1995)
In 1992, Morris was elected to the Toombs County Commission. He served there until 1995.
Georgia State Senate (1995–1999)
Morris was elected to the Georgia State Senate from the 20th district in 1994. His term began in January 1995. In 1998 he ran for the state house instead of running for another state senate term. On January 11, 1999, his State Senate term ended.
Georgia House of Representatives (1999-Present)
Morris was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives from the 155th district in 1998 as a Democrat. His first term began on January 11, 1999. In 2005, he switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party.
On November 6, 2012, Morris won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives from District 156. On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Morris won the election unopposed and continued serving District 156. On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, as an incumbent, Morris won the election unopposed and continued serving District 156.
146th Georgia General Assembly (2001–2002)
Morris served on the following committees during the 146th Georgia General Assembly:
- Game, Fish, & Parks
- Transportation Committee
2008 election
Morris ran unopposed in both the primary and the general election, winning re-election with 13,462 votes.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Morris | 13,462 | 100.0 | N/A | |
150th Georgia General Assembly (2009–2010)
Morris served on the following committees during the 150th Georgia General Assembly:
- Code Review, Chair
- Natural Resources and Environment, Vice Chair
- Appropriations
- Banks and Banking
- Rules
2010 election
Morris ran unopposed in both the primary and the general election, winning re-election with 9,230 votes.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Morris | 9,320 | 100.0 | N/A | |
151st Georgia General Assembly (2011–2012)
Morris served on the following committees during the 151st Georgia General Assembly:
- Banks and Banking, Chair
- Appropriations
- Code Revision
- Natural Resources and Environment
- Rules
2012 election
Morris ran unopposed in both the primary and the general election, winning re-election with 14,499 votes. Due to redistricting, Morris now represented the 156th district.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Morris | 14,499 | 100.0 | N/A | |
152nd Georgia General Assembly (2013–2014)
Morris served on the following committees during the 152nd Georgia General Assembly:
- Banks and Banking, Chair
- Appropriations
- Code Revision
- Natural Resources and Environment
- Rules
2014 election
2014 primary election
Despite having the advantage of incumbency, Morris only won by 1%, facing a tough primary challenge from D.L. “Lee” Burton.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Morris | 3,361 | 50.5 | N/A | |
| Republican | Lee Burton | 3,290 | 49.5 | N/A | |
153rd Georgia General Assembly (2015–2016)
Morris served on the following committees during the 153rd Georgia General Assembly:
- Banks and Banking, Chair
- Code Revision
- Natural Resources and Environment
- Rules
2016 election
2016 primary election
Morris won again against Lee Burton, this time by 8.7 percent.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Morris | 5,313 | 54.35 | N/A | |
| Republican | Lee Burton | 4,463 | 45.65 | N/A | |
2016 general election
Morris ran unopposed in the 2016 general election, winning with 15,485 votes.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Morris | 15,485 | 100.0 | N/A | |
154th Georgia General Assembly (2017–2018)
Morris served on the following committees during the 154th Georgia General Assembly:
- Banks and Banking, Chair
- Code Revision
- Natural Resources and Environment
- Rules
2018 election
2018 primary election
Morris faced Lee Burton yet again in the primary, but this time he beat Burton in a landslide, winning by 41 percent.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Morris | 3,576 | 70.5 | N/A | |
| Republican | Lee Burton | 1,495 | 29.5 | N/A | |
2018 general election
Morris ran unopposed in the 2018 election, winning with 15,430 votes.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Morris | 15,430 | 100.0 | N/A | |
155th Georgia General Assembly (since 2019)
Morris served on the following committees during the 155th Georgia General Assembly:
- Banks and Banking, Chair
- Code Revision
- Natural Resources and Environment
- Rules
2020 Election
2020 primary election
Morris ran unopposed in the 2020 primary, winning with 8,880 votes.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Morris | 8,880 | 100.0 | N/A | |
2020 general election
Morris ran unopposed in the 2020 election, winning with 19,096 votes.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Morris | 19,096 | 100.0 | N/A | |
Political Positions
Morris is generally conservative, with a 70% conservative rating from the American Conservative Union as of 2019. In 2010 he was given a “A” rating by the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund. Morris has generated controversy for a welfare food stamp drug test bill (Georgia House Bill 772). Morris has also been criticized for breaking with party line and voting for a tax increase.
Personal life
Morris' wife is Amy Morris. They have two children. Morris and his family live in Vidalia, Georgia.
See also
References
- ^ "Greg Morris' Biography Office: State House (GA) - District 156, Republican". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- "Rep. Greg Morris R-156" (PDF). Georgia House of Representatives. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- ^ "Greg Morris' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ "Greg Morris". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- "GA State House 156". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2012. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- "GA State House 156". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2014. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- "GA State House 156". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ "Greg Morris' Ratings and Endorsements". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- Shapiro, Jonathan (March 16, 2014). "Questions Persist Over Welfare & Food Stamp Drug Test Bill". WABE. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- "Representative Greg Morris hasn't been truthful with voters". Georgia Taxpayers United. October 28, 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
