Mike Cheokas

Mike Cheokas (born May 27, 1953) is an American politician from Georgia.

Mike Cheokas
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 14, 2019
Preceded byBill McGowan
Constituency138th District (2019–2023)
151st District (2023–Present)
In office
January 10, 2005 – January 9, 2017
Preceded byGerald Greene
Succeeded byBill McGowan
Constituency134th District (2005–2013)
138th District (2013–2017)
Personal details
Born (1953-05-27) May 27, 1953
Americus, Georgia, United States
Political partyDemocratic (?–2010)
Republican (2010–present)
ResidenceAmericus, Georgia
OccupationPolitician

Education

Cheokas earned a degree from Emory University and Pierce College.[1]

Career

Cheokas is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 138th District. He was first elected in 2004 and served until losing reelection in 2016 to Democrat Bill McGowan.[2] McGowan did not seek a second term in 2018, but Cheokas ran again and won, defeating Bardin Hooks.[3][1]

Personal life

Cheokas' wife is Gaynor Cheokas. They have three children. Cheokas and his family live in Americus, Georgia.[1]

References
  1. "Mike Cheokas' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  2. "Georgia Election Results, 2016". Georgia Election Results. Georgia Secretary of State. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
  3. "Georgia Election Results, 2018". Georgia Election Results. Georgia Secretary of State. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
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