Mike Cheokas

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

Mike Cheokas
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Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office January 14, 2019
Preceded by	Bill McGowan
Constituency	138th District (2019–2023) 151st District (2023–Present)
In office January 10, 2005 – January 9, 2017
Preceded by	Gerald Greene
Succeeded by	Bill McGowan
Constituency	134th District (2005–2013) 138th District (2013–2017)
Personal details
Born	(1953-05-27) May 27, 1953 (age 72) Americus, Georgia, United States
Political party	Democratic (?–2010) Republican (2010–present)
Residence	Americus, Georgia
Occupation	Politician

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]