Hunter Hill has decided to enter the race for the newly drawn 6th Senate district. The 2012 maps for this race place incumbent Democrat Doug Stoner into one of the most vulnerable districts for Democrats in the upcoming elections. The new lines of the district, including many wealthy areas of both Cobb County and Fulton’s Buckhead neighborhood, ensure that this is likely to be the most expensive State Senate race in Georgia history.
In addition to Stoner, Hill is expected to face Republicans Josh Belinfante and Beth Beskin who have announced candidacies, as well as others. Hill’s full press release is below the fold.
Atlanta native Hunter Hill today announced his campaign for Georgia’s 6th State Senate District. Hill, 34, is a Republican and decorated Army Captain having served in both Afghanistan and Iraq. The newly drawn 6th District stretches from Vinings through Buckhead and into Sandy Springs. The district is currently represented by Democrat Doug Stoner.
“After many prayers and discussions with my family and friends, and encouragement from many throughout our community, I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Georgia State Senate,” Hill said. “I look forward to bringing principled leadership and a true desire to serve our community to the legislature.”
Hill, a resident of Smyrna, ran against Stoner in 2008, and defeated him in the Vinings and Smyrna precincts that remain in the new district. Hill graduated from Westminster where he is a member of the Hall of Fame for football and baseball. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in General Management and Civil Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point. During his time at West Point, Hill played quarterback and returned punts for the football team and served as the President of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. While in the Army, Hill received two Army Commendation Medals, the Meritorious Service Medal and two Bronze Stars for his service during three tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq.
“During my career as an Army officer, I had the privilege of serving our country in Afghanistan and Iraq. Through this experience, I realized that the values and principles that made America the greatest country in the world need to be protected now more than ever,” said Hill. “I want to continue my service to protect and defend our constitution as a State Senator, representing the people of the 6th District.”
After his retirement from the Army, Hill began his business career in real estate, and is currently the Director of Security for SecurAmerica. He is married to the former Shannan Reese of Atlanta. The Hills are the proud parents of Hunter Bradley Hill, Junior, and are expecting their second child in December. The Hills attend Church of the Apostles in Buckhead.
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