Rob Clifton

2024 On November 5, 2024, Clifton defeated Democrat opponent Heather White in District 131 at the 2024 Georgia House of Representatives election. Clifton defeated fellow Republican Paul Abbott in the June 18, 2024 runoff election after no candidate secured a majority in the primary election. == Legislative positions and appointments ==

House Majority Whip James Burchett appointed Clifton to the 2025–26 Majority Whip Team. This group of Republican legislators educates and coordinates legislators of their party to advance key initiatives within the House of Representatives. 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. == Political beliefs ==

Clifton maintains conservative political beliefs, and wants to "represent [the District] and the conservatives of Columbia County." He stated he wants to "hold true to what [his] county is" and avoid liberalization as Columbia County urbanizes. He supports the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (2022) and Georgia's "Heartbeat Bill". The Caucus supports increased cooperation and information-sharing with federal immigration agencies, like United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). == Personal life ==

Clifton is a father of two, and is the CEO of SD Clifton Construction. Clifton is a member of the Journey Community Church. == References ==