Nathan Deal

Report Candidate Issue

Nathan Deal portrait

Nathan Deal

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth August 25, 1942 (Age: 83)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

Social Media

Ask our AI

  • Ask me questions about Nathan Deal.

Our AI can make mistakes, check important info
Overview
Community
Data
Personal Background

Nathan Deal was born in 1942 and earned both bachelor and law degrees with honors from Mercer University in 1966. He served in the United States Army, achieving the rank of captain, and subsequently held judicial positions, including roles as a Hall County juvenile court judge and a Northeastern Judicial Circuit superior court judge. Deal transitioned into politics, serving in the Georgia State Senate and later the U.S. House of Representatives, where he became President Pro Tempore. His career highlights include significant leadership roles in both state and federal legislative capacities, culminating in his election as governor of Georgia.

Political Ideas

Nathan Deal’s political identity is marked by a blend of traditional conservatism with unexpected policy alignments, particularly in economic and gun regulation reforms. His legislative record reveals a surprising convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, indicating a highly localized approach to policymaking. Deal’s shift from Democrat to Republican underscores an ideological agility that challenges conventional party lines. His stance on birthright citizenship reform and concealed carry laws further exemplifies a calculated strategy to balance regional interests with broader national debates.

Campaigns
2014: Georgia State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

2014 Georgia gubernatorial election

1,345,237 votes (52.74%)

Win

Georgia Governor 2014, Republican Primary Results

430,170 votes (72.15%)

Win
2010: Georgia State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

2010 Georgia gubernatorial election

1,365,832 votes (53.02%)

Win

Republican primary runoff results

291,035 votes (50.20%)

Win

Georgia Governor 2010, Republican Primary Results

155,946 votes (22.90%)

Loss

Winner: Karen Handel

2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia's 9th congressional district election, 2008

217,493 votes (75.50%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia's 9th congressional district election results, 2006

128,685 votes (76.60%)

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia's 10th congressional district election, 2004

219,136 votes (100.00%)

Win
2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia's 10th congressional district election, 2002

128,685 votes (100.00%)

Win