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Del Marsh
| Del Marsh | ||
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| Alabama State Senate District 12 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1998-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 15 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Senate President Pro Tempore | ||
| 2011-present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10/day | |
| Per diem | $4,308/month | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1998 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 2, 1956 | |
| Place of birth | Wheeling, WV | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Episcopalian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Marsh earned a bachelor's degree at Auburn University.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Marsh served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Confirmations Committee
- Finance and Taxation Education Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Tourism and Marketing Committee
Elections
2010
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
Marsh ran for re-election to the 12th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He then defeated Wallace Wyatt, Jr. in the November 2 general election.[1]
| Alabama State Senate, District 12 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Del Marsh (R)
|
26,715 | |||
| Wallace Wyatt, Jr. (D) | 15,210 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Marsh won re-election to the 12th District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, running unopposed.[2]
Marsh raised $383,549 for his campaign.[3]
2002
On November 5, 2006, Marsh won re-election to the 12th District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, defeating opponent Preston R. Gray, Jr. (D).[4]
Marsh raised $319,000 for his campaign, while Gray raised $140,090.[5]
| Alabama State Senate, District 12 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Del Marsh (R)
|
22,712 | |||
| Preston R. Gray, Jr. (D) | 15,537 | |||
Endorsements
Del Marsh was endorsed by:
- The Alabama Tea Party Express [6]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Marsh raised $702,124 in contributions. [7]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Republican Party | $98,462 |
| Franklin PAC | $55,000 |
| Alabama Retail Association | $37,500 |
| Home Builders Association Of Alabama | $35,000 |
2006
In 2006, Marsh collected $383,549 in donations.[8]
His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Farmers Federation | $18,500 |
| Alabama Road Builders Association | $17,000 |
| FGA PAC | $16,000 |
| Home Builders Association Of Alabama | $15,000 |
| Automobile Dealers Association Of Alabama | $14,500 |
Recent news
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Del Marsh News Feed
- Last day of the legislative session looking like a mad scramble -- or make ... - al.com
- Del Marsh gets his head handed to him on double dipping, and he deserves it ... - al.com
- Sen. Del Marsh gets credit for Common Core; House gets kudos for saving ... - al.com
- Best and worst: From elderly abuse act to 'Wild West' gun bill, Jere Beasley ... - al.com (blog)
- Sen. Del Marsh sponsors bill to alter power structure at Alabama A&M - al.com (blog)
- Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh to block plan to delay private school tax ... - Chattanooga Times Free Press
- Department of Justice asked questions about Alabama Accountability Act, says ... - al.com (blog)
- Marsh says Senate will take up override of Gov. Robert Bentley amendment - al.com (blog)
- Alabama Legislature: Payday loan bill likely dead - Montgomery Advertiser
- Editorial: Thanks for nothing. Seriously. ? Inaction works best for Alabama's ... - Anniston Star
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District 12
Marsh represents Alabama Senate District 12, which includes parts of Calhoun and St. Clair counties[9].
Personal
Marsh has two children and resides with his wife Ginger in Anniston, Alabama.
External links
- Official Alabama State Senate website of Senator Del Marsh
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Del Marsh (AL)
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2006, 2002, 1998
References
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Alabama State Senate District 12 1998–present |
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