Drew Ferguson (politician)

Drew Ferguson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 3rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2017
Preceded by	Lynn Westmoreland
Mayor of West Point, Georgia
In office 2008–2016
Personal details
Born	(1966-11-15) November 15, 1966 Langdale, Alabama, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Elizabeth
Children	4
Residence	West Point, Georgia, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Georgia Medical College of Georgia
Occupation	Dentist
Website	House website

Anderson "Drew" Ferguson IV (born November 15, 1966) is an American dentist and politician who is the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 3rd congressional district. A Republican, he served as the mayor of West Point, Georgia.

Ferguson was born in Langdale, Alabama in 1966 and graduated from the University of Georgia, and the Medical College of Georgia. He served as an alderman for West Point, and then as mayor of West Point from 2008 through 2016, when he resigned to focus on his race for the House of Representatives. He defeated Democratic Party nominee Angela Pendley in the November 2016 general election.

U.S. House of Representatives

Tenure

Rep. Ferguson was sworn into office January 3, 2017.

Ferguson voted in favor of the American Health Care Act of 2017 on May 4, 2017.

Committee assignments

• Committee on the Budget
• Committee on Education and the Workforce
  • Subcommittee on Workforce Protections
  • Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions
• Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
  • Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management (Vice Chair)
  • Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
  • Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
• Republican Study Committee

Political positions

Domestic issues

Education

Ferguson opposes the Common Core State Standards Initiative.

Economic issues

Budget & economy

Ferguson opposes federal spending to promote economic growth.

Tax reform

Ferguson voted in favor of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. He says that middle-class families will get tax relief and that the bill will enable his middle-class constituents to save more money and that the bill will "positively impact your life." He claims that the bill will simply the tax code and remove "existing loopholes" that "can only spur economic growth." He says that the tax bill "creates an environment where businesses and innovators can grow, create jobs and increase wages for hard-working employees." He called the passing of the bill a "absolutely a great, great step for America."

Social issues

Abortion

Ferguson believes that "life begins at conception." He supports defunding Planned Parenthood at both local and national government levels.

Cannabis

Ferguson opposes the legalization of marijuana.

LGBT rights

Ferguson opposed the federal government's decision regarding bathroom bills. In response to the Obama administration telling public school's to allow transgender people to use whichever bathroom they prefer, Ferguson said “Common sense has fled the addled brains of our nations leaders. Kickstands to the left, hoo ha’s to the right. We don’t need the President to make this decision for us.” He also opposes same-sex marriage.

Personal life

Ferguson and his wife, Elizabeth, have four children.

External links

• Campaign website

• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Profile at Project Vote Smart
• Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
• Legislation sponsored at The Library of Congress
• Appearances on C-SPAN

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by Lynn Westmoreland	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 3rd congressional district January 3, 2017 – present	Incumbent
United States order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded by John Faso	Seniority in the U.S. House of Representatives 393rd	Succeeded by Brian Fitzpatrick