Congressman westmoreland from georgia

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This meant he was chosen to represent his party. “If you voted for them, those are the ones to me who have to hold these officials most accountable.”

Westmoreland said that he thought the voting access has gotten better, and that Georgia should be considered a national model for voting, as Georgia has several options that people can use to prove identity and residence.

He held this role until 2003. He then won the main election with a large number of votes.

“You have to work with people,” Westmoreland said. This bill became a law in 2008.

2011–2012

• He sponsored a bill about energy use for refrigerators.
  

  “You have the right to come back and show them an ID and they will count that provisional ballot with the regular ballots.”

  Eduardo Delgado, Georgia Vice President of the College Democrats, who was in attendance, said he respected the Congressman’s viewpoint, but that he disagreed with the Congressman’s on access to voting in Georgia.

  “I was glad to see Congressman Westmoreland was committed to give his perspective on voter registration.” Delgado said.

  He could name three of them. His district was very supportive of Republicans. The Republican has a reputation as a fiscal conservative, and has drawn criticism for his close ties to the auto industry, and for backing legislation to require display of the Ten Commandments in government buildings.; Interviewed by Dr. Mel Steely on September 15, 2003 at UWG-TV studio.; Westmoreland begins by telling of his childhood in Atlanta, GA, of his family, and how his father had had helped to influence his work ethic.

  He continued to serve in the Georgia House until he was elected to the U.S. House in 2005.

  As a leader in the Georgia House, he worked on important issues. He was known for having very conservative views in Congress.

  Westmoreland also led a group of congressmen who had concerns about the Voting Rights Act. This law helps make sure elections are fair for everyone.

  “Even if you go into the polling place, and you don’t have your identification, you can still vote on the provisional ballot,” Westmoreland said. Then he represented Georgia's 3rd district from 2007 to 2017. He is a member of the Republican Party.

  Early Life and Career

  Lynn Westmoreland was born in Atlanta, Georgia. One bill suggested displaying the Ten Commandments in government buildings.

  He felt that some parts of the law might not be needed anymore for certain states.

  Westmoreland also said that people who vote and participate are also the ones who should hold elected officials to their promises.

  “The ones who elect the elected officials need to hold them accountable,” Westmoreland said.

  “Evidently the voting access has gotten better.

  The discussion goes into the 2002 election in which Governor Barnes was defeated, the shift in party power in Georgia and the subsequent Republican caucus.