Rick Townsend
Rep · Republican · District 179 · GA
Where they stand
Every rated House member for the selected period — dots are members, the shaded band is the middle 50% of each party, the tick is the party median.
Trend vs. medians
Rick Townsend's score per year against the House, party, and statewide medians (rated members only).
By issue category
Rick Townsend vs. the Republican median and the House median, per issue category.
Standout votes
Votes where Rick Townsend broke from the Republican majority in the House.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rep. Rick Townsend's voting record?
Rep. Rick Townsend (R-GA-179) earned a 86% ILA score for 2024, clearing the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles. Rick Townsend was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2024, an award given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard. Across 2 years rated, Rick Townsend's lifetime ILA score averages 70%. Rick Townsend represents the 179th District in the Georgia House of Representatives.
How aligned is Rick Townsend with limited-government principles?
Rick Townsend earned a 86% ILA score in 2024 and was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA. Rick Townsend cleared the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles.
What is Rick Townsend's ILA score?
Rick Townsend has a 86% ILA score for 2024. Across 2 years rated, Rick Townsend's lifetime average is 70%.
Has Rick Townsend received recognition from ILA?
Rick Townsend was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2024, given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard.