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Bill Holtzclaw
Bill Holtzclaw (Republican Party) was a member of the Alabama State Senate, representing District 2. He assumed office in 2010. He left office in 2018.
Holtzclaw (Republican Party) ran for election to the Alabama State Senate to represent District 2. He lost in the Republican primary on May 24, 2022.
Biography
Holtzclaw graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1982. He earned his B.S. in business from Athens State University in 2006. His professional experience includes serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Holtzclaw served on the following committees:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Banking and Insurance, Vice chair |
| • County and Municipal Government |
| • Finance and Taxation General Fund |
| • Madison County Legislation |
| • Transportation and Energy |
| • Veterans and Military Affairs, Chair |
2011-2012
Holtzclaw served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Children, Youth Affairs and Human Resources |
| • Commerce, Transportation and Utilities |
| • Contract Review Oversight, Chair |
| • Education |
| • Finance and Taxation General Fund |
| • Local Legislation No. 4 |
| • Reapportionment |
| • Small Business |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans and Military Affairs, Chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alabama State Senate District 2
Incumbent Tom Butler defeated Kim Lewis in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tom Butler (R) | 55.5 | 25,951 |
 | Kim Lewis (D)  | 44.4 | 20,749 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 43 | ||
| Total votes: 46,743 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Kim Lewis advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 2.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama State Senate District 2
Incumbent Tom Butler defeated Bill Holtzclaw in the Republican primary for Alabama State Senate District 2 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom Butler | 59.2 | 9,850 |
 | Bill Holtzclaw | 40.8 | 6,789 | |
| Total votes: 16,639 | |||
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2018
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2018
Bill Holtzclaw did not file to run for re-election.
2014
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Alabama State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014; a runoff election took place where necessary on July 15, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 7, 2014. Incumbent Bill Holtzclaw defeated George Barry in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[1][2][3][4]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Bill Holtzclaw Incumbent |
66% | 6,818 |
| George Barry | 34% | 3,514 |
| Total Votes | 10,332 | |
2010
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
Holtzclaw defeated incumbent Tom Butler in the November 2 general election.[5]
| Alabama State Senate, District 2 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bill Holtzclaw (R)
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33,050 | |||
| Tom Butler (D) | 23,060 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2014
Holtzclaw's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[6]
- Jobs & Economic Growth
- Excerpt: "North Alabama is unique in that we weathered the economic downturn better than most, but I would like to lead our area in further diversifying the economy so future growth can be sustainable. Solely relying on the federal government puts our area on rocky ground in times of federal government shutdowns and scale backs, but I believe our district’s talent and resources are the foundation upon which great expansion can be built."
- Controlling Spending
- Excerpt: "Your household can’t spend more money than it takes in. Government should be no different. I have pushed for balanced budgets each year along with measures that force accountability in spending. We made great strides in improving the economic forecast for the future."
- Infrastructure
- Excerpt: "Inadequate infrastructure in Madison & Limestone counties has added to congested roads and commuter frustration. For decades, our area sent money to Montgomery only to have less than one-half returned to us for roads and bridges. I ran on a platform to change this, and we have."
- Common Sense
- Excerpt: "I’ve always done what I said I would do. Polls don’t sway me, and neither do slick-talking lobbyists. You elected me to apply common sense to government’s problems, and that’s what I’ll continue to do."
- Ethics Reform
- Excerpt: "In the winter of 2010, we passed the toughest ethics laws ever proposed in Alabama. I was proud to be a part of that effort which brought about sweeping reform and raised the confidence of the voters about the integrity of elected officials."
2010
Holtzclaw's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- Decentralizing the Power Base in Montgomery
- Excerpt: "We cannot lose sight of the fact that the centralized power base in Montgomery continues to negatively affect bipartisan efforts in this region."
- Economic Development
- Excerpt: "...I will work to bring new businesses to District 2. But I also believe the state must provide incentives to existing business and industry as well. We must do more to help struggling businesses keep their doors open and viable in these tough times."
- Ethics Reform
- Excerpt: " Government is not smarter than the people they represent, and I support an open, honest, transparent government where the peoples’ voice is not only heard but also acted upon."
- Transportation Needs in North Alabama
- Excerpt: "North Alabama is a key economic engine of the state, and while I support a portion of this region’s success to assist less-developed parts of the state, the majority of funding should return to North Alabama."
- Public Education
- Excerpt: "The quality of tomorrow’s workforce depends upon the educational foundation we lay today. We must support high standards in education, as they will pay long term dividends in economic development – ensuring jobs for tomorrow and beyond."
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
In 2010, Holtzclaw's endorsements included the following:[7]
- The Alabama Tea Party Express
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2018
In 2018, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 29.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to small business issues.
2017
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In 2017, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 7 through May 19.
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2016
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In 2016, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 2 through May 4. The Legislature held a special session from August 15 to September 7.
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2015
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In 2015, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from March 3 through June 4.
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2014
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In 2014, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 4.
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Personal
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Holtzclaw and his wife, Pam, have two children.
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Alabama Democrats, "Qualified candidates for public office list," accessed February 25, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Republican Party, "State Senate," accessed February 25, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official Democratic Primary Results," accessed June 20, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official Republican Primary Results," accessed June 20, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed July 8, 2015
- ↑ Holtzclaw for Senate, "Issues," accessed May 1, 2014
- ↑ The Alabama Tea Party Express, "Endorsements," November 2, 2010
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Tom Butler |
Alabama State Senate District 2 2010-2018 |
Succeeded by Tom Butler (R) |
