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Alan Harper
| Alan Harper | ||
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| Alabama House of Representatives District 61 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10/day | |
| Per diem | $4,308/month | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Alabama, 1986 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Tuscaloosa County Industrial Development Authority | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Harper has worked for the Tuscaloosa County Industrial Development Authority.
He is a member of the Aliceville Area Chamber of Commerce, Aliceville Rotary Club, DCH Regional Medical Center Institutional Review Commission, Economic Development Association of Alabama, Gordo Area Chamber of Commerce, Pickens County Cattlemen's Association, Reform Chamber of Commerce, and the Tenn-Tom Waterway Development Council.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Harper served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Subcommittee on Economic Development and Incentives
- Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Tuscaloosa County Legislation Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Ways and Means Education Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on K-12 Appropriations
Elections
2010
Harper won election to the 61st District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Frank Chandler in the November 2 general election.[3]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 61 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Alan Harper (D)
|
11,102 | |||
| Frank Chandler (R) | 3,167 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Harper was re-elected to the 61st District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, defeating opponent Frank Chandler (R).[4]
Harper raised $148,106 for his campaign, while Chandler raised $12,990.[5]
| Alabama State House, District 61 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Alan Harper (D)
|
8,168 | |||
| Frank Chandler (R) | 3,760 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Harper raised $130,646 in contributions. [6]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Business Council Of Alabama | $11,000 |
| Alabama Education Association | $10,000 |
| Enviro PAC | $10,000 |
| Jefferson PAC | $10,000 |
2006
In 2006, Harper collected $148,106 in donations.
Below are Harper's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2006 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2006 total |
|---|---|
| Seth Hammett Campaign | $20,000 |
| Alabama Education Asssoc | $15,000 |
| Business Council of AL | $7,500 |
| GOTV PAC | $5,000 |
| Pride PAC | $4,250 |
Recent news
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Alan Harper News Feed
- Bond issues pending on state Legislature's last day - Gadsden Times
- Ala. bond issues pending on Legislature's last day - San Antonio Express
- Robert Sean Leonard on Wrestling the Ghost of Gregory Peck in a London Stage ... - Broadway.com
- Seahawks select WR Chris Harper in fourth round - thescore.com
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Personal
Harper and his wife Jean have two children.
External links
- Alan Harper's campaign website
- Alabama Legislature - Alan Harper
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
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