Clay Scofield

Clay Scofield
Alabama State Senate District 9
Incumbent
In office
November 3, 2010-Present
Term ends
November 5, 2014
Years in position	3
Party	Republican
Compensation
Base salary	$10/day
Per diem	$4,308/month
Elections and appointments
First elected	November 2, 2010
Next election	November 4, 2014
Term limits	N/A
Education
Bachelor's	Auburn University
Personal
Birthday	May 6, 1980
Place of birth	Cullman, AL
Profession	Owner, Scofield Farms
Websites
Office website
Personal website

Clay Scofield is a Republican member of the Alabama State Senate, representing the 9th district since 2010.

Scofield received his BS in Agricultural Business and Economics from Auburn University. He is currently employed as a poultry farmer.

Committee assignments

2011-2012

Scofield served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:

• Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee
• Business and Labor Committee
• Commerce, Transportation and Utilities Committee
• Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability Committee
• Job Creation and Economic Development Committee
• Local Legislation No. 4 Committee
• Reapportionment Committee, Alabama State Legislature
• Small Business Committee Vice-Chair
• Tourism and Marketing Committee Chair

Issues

Presidential preference

2012

See also: Endorsements by state officials of presidential candidates in the 2012 election

Clay Scofield endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election.

Elections

2010

See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010

Scofield defeated opponents Tony Cochran and John E. Wilson in the June 1 primary. He then defeated Don Spurlin in the July 13 primary runoff. He defeated Democrat Tim Mitchell in the November 2 general election.

Alabama State Senate, District 9 General election (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Clay Scofield (R)		30,834
Tim Mitchell (D)		13,933

Alabama State Senate, District 9 Republican Primary (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Clay Scofield (R)		6,532
Don Spurlin (R)		5,656
Tony Cochran (R)		4,238
John E. Wilson (R)		3,927

Alabama State Senate, District 9 Republican Primary Runoff (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Clay Scofield (R)		10,569
Don Spurlin (R)		9,956

Campaign themes

Scofield's website lists the following beliefs:

• "No new taxes should be imposed on our hard working families
• In bringing new jobs and industry to District 9
• Education dollars need to actually reach our children
• In the need for smaller and more ethical government
• A strong military
• In the right of every law-abiding citizen to own a gun
• In traditional marriage between one man and one woman
• In standing strong against illegal immigration"

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010, Scofield raised $305,203 in contributions.

His four largest contributors were:

Donor	Amount
Scofield, Clay	$69,307
Alabama Republican Party	$45,179
Alabama Farmers Federation	$43,110
Business Council Of Alabama	$22,500

Recent news

This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term "Clay + Scofield + Alabama + Senate". Because the results are from a google search, it is possible that some of the links below are not actually related to the legislator.

Clay Scofield News Feed

• Event featuring Homer Hickam and writing contest winner raises awareness for ... - al.com
• Alabama Senate votes to expand death penalty law - CBS42
• 'Rocket Boys' author Homer Hickam to speak at DeKalb County events May 10 - The Birmingham News - al.com
• Kelley's law ready to make it through House - Sand Mountain Reporter
• Kelley's Law finally a reality - almost - Arab Tribune

External links

Suggest a link

• Clay Scofield's campaign website
• Senate website
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign contributions: 2010
• Clay Scofield on Facebook

References

Political offices
Preceded by Hinton Mitchem	Alabama State Senate District 9 2010-present	Succeeded by NA

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