| Brian P. Kemp | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of State of Georgia | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Karen Handel |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Marty Argo |
| Profession | Politician |
Brian P. Kemp is the Republican Secretary of State of the U.S. State of Georgia. Kemp succeeded Karen Handel on January 8, 2010, when she stepped down to run in the Georgia gubernatorial election, 2010.
Kemp previously had served as a Georgia State Senator from 2002- 2006 after defeating the Democratic incumbent. Kemp won the 2010 election for a full term as Georgia Secretary of State with 56.4% to 39.4% for his democratic opponent, Georganna Sinkfield.[1]
Brian Kemp is married and has 3 children. He attended Clarke Central High School, and the University of Georgia where he obtained a bachelor of science degree in agriculture.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Karen Handel |
Secretary of State of Georgia 2010-Current |
Succeeded by Incumbent |