Philip Anthony Foster (born April 4, 1958) is an American politician. He served four terms in the Georgia House of Representatives.
Phil Foster | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| In office January 10, 1983 – January 14, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Ravenel L. Foster |
| Succeeded by | Harold Mann |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Philip Anthony Foster April 4, 1958 Dalton, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Parent | R. L. Foster (father) |
| Residence(s) | Dalton, Georgia, U.S. |
Early life and education
editFoster was born in Whitfield County, Georgia, in 1958.[1] His father was Ravenel L. Foster, who served in the Georgia House of Representatives between 1973 and 1983.[1]
Political career
editIn 1982, Foster was elected to the State House at the age of 24, succeeding his father.[2] He served in the chamber as a member of the Democratic Party from 1983 until 1991. As his North Georgia district became increasingly friendly to Republicans down-ballot, Foster faced more difficult reelection campaigns. He was ultimately defeated in 1990 by Republican Harold Mann. The two squared off a second time in 1996, though Mann won decisively and Foster's political career ended.
Personal life
editFoster lives in Dalton, Georgia.
References
edit- ^ a b "Georgia Official and Statistical Register, 1977-1978" (PDF). Georgia Department of Archives and History. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- ^ "Georgia Official and Statistical Register 1983-1984" (PDF). Georgia Department of Archives and History. Retrieved March 3, 2022.