David Perdue is a Republican member to the U.S. Senate from Georgia. He filled the seat held by Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R), who retired after announcing he wouldn\'t seek re-election in 2014. Perdue defeated Michelle Nunn (D) and Amanda Swafford (L) in the general election on November 4, 2014.

David Perdue (born December 10, 1949 in Macon, Georgia, U.S.) is an American politician. David Perdue is a Republican member to the U.S. Senate from Georgia. He filled the seat held by Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R), who retired after announcing he wouldn't seek re-election in 2014. Perdue defeated Michelle Nunn (D) and Amanda Swafford (L) in the general election on November 4, 2014.

In an unexpected twist, businessman Perdue defeated Rep. Jack Kingston, a 20 year member of Congress, for the Republican nomination in the runoff primary.

Michelle Nunn, the daughter of former senator Sam Nunn, beat out former state Senator Steen Miles, Branko Radulovacki and Todd Robinson for the Democratic nomination. According to an analysis by The Washington Post, the U.S. Senate election in Georgia was considered one of the top 10 Senate races of 2014. Michelle Nunn had consistently strong polling and fundraising numbers.

The primary for the open seat was highlighted as one of the top five primaries to watch in 2014. The crowded Republican field included three Reps. and a former secretary of state. As the top two candidates, Perdue and Jack Kingston went head to head in the Republican runoff primary on July 22, 2014.

Biography

Perdue was born in Macon, GA, and raised in Warner Robins.

He earned a degree in industrial engineering from Georgia Tech. He also earned his master's in operations research from Georgia Tech.

Perdue was the former CEO of Dollar General. He also served as the CEO of Pillowtex from July 1, 2002, to March 27, 2003. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution reported that Perdue was "known on Wall Street as a turnaround specialist who helps revive brands and reap rewards for investors."

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Perdue's academic, professional and political career:
2015-Present: U.S. Senator from Georgia
2009-Present: Founding Partner, Perdue Partners
2007-2009: Senior Consultant, Gujarat Heavy Chemicals Ltd.
2003-2007: Chief Executive Officer, Dollar General
2002-2003: Chief Executive Officer, Pillowtex
1998-2002: President and CEO, Reebok
1994-1998: Senior Vice President, Haggar Clothing
1992-1994: Sara Lee Corporation, Senior Vice President of Asia Operations
1976: Graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology, M.S.
1972: Graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology, B.S.

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Georgia Institute of Technology (1972), Georgia Institute of Technology (1975) and Georgia Institute of Technology.

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10 Dec 1949, Macon, Georgia, Married to Bonnie Perdue and two childrens.

David Perdue SENATE CAREER:

2015-2016
Perdue serves on the following committees:
United States Senate Committee on Aging (Special)
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management and Trade
Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy
Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry and Natural Resources
Budget Committee
Foreign Relations Committee
Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy
Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development, Chairman
Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism
Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights and Global Women's Issues
Judiciary Committee
Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights
Subcommittee on Immigration and The National Interest
Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law

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http://www.perdue.senate.gov/

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https://perduesenate.com/david-perdue/

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https://twitter.com/DavidPerdue

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