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Craig Ford
| Craig Ford | ||
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| Alabama House of Representatives District 28 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2000-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 13 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Minority Leader, Alabama State House of Representatives | ||
| 2010-present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10/day | |
| Per diem | $4,308/month | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Auburn University, 1991 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 21, 1968 | |
| Place of birth | Gadsden, AL | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Ford is the co-owner of The Messenger Newspaper, owner of the Hodges Ford Insurance Agency, and a Captain in the United States Army Reserves.
He is a member of the Alabama Retired Teachers Association, coach of the Church Royal Ambassadors Basketball League, and Deacon at the First Baptist Church of Gadsden.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Ford served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Commerce and Small Business Committee, Alabama House of Representatives, Ranking Minority Member
- Subcommittee on Environmental Issues
- Subcommittee on Small Business and Labor
- Subcommittee on Resolutions, Chair
- Subcommittee on Taxes, Exemptions/Benefits
Elections
2010
Ford won re-election to the 28th District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition.[2]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Ford was re-elected to the 28th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, defeating opponent Christopher P. Word (R).[3]
Ford raised $224,552 for his campaign, while Word raised $35,857.[4]
| Alabama State House, District 28 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Craig Ford (D)
|
7,335 | |||
| Christopher P. Word (R) | 3,694 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Ford raised $266,481 in contributions. [5]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Craig Ford Campaign Fund | $75,000 |
| L PAC | $12,300 |
| Alabama Association Of Realtors | $10,000 |
| Alabama Education Association | $10,000 |
2006
In 2006, Ford collected $224,552 in donations.
Below are Ford's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2006 election:[6]
| Contributor | 2006 total |
|---|---|
| AL Education Assoc | $20,000 |
| AL Farmers Federation | $16,483 |
| Seth Hammett | $10,500 |
| Business Council of AL | $7,500 |
| Alabama Assoc of Realtors | $7,000 |
Recent news
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Craig Ford News Feed
- Rancorous session comes to a close; Republicans, Democrats offer divergent ... - al.com (blog)
- Pot bills win Shroud Award for the deadest bill of 2013 session - al.com (blog)
- Tax credits may be delayed - Montgomery Advertiser
- House to debate effort to remove AEA chief from retirement board - al.com (blog)
- FARRAND: Why are some using the 'I' word in the streets of Washington? - Southgate News Herald
- Marsh says he'll block Bentley's plan to delay school tax credits - Gadsden Times
- Sen. Del Marsh gets credit for Common Core; House gets kudos for saving ... - al.com
- Budgets priority for Alabama lawmakers - Montgomery Advertiser
- Voter registration bill passes House - Montgomery Advertiser
- House approves gun rights amendment - Montgomery Advertiser
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Personal
Ford and his wife Gwen have two children.
External links
- Craig Ford's campaign website
- Alabama Legislature - Craig Ford
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002
References
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