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Gerald Allen
| Gerald Allen | ||
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| Alabama State Senate District 21 | ||
| 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 | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Alabama House of Representatives | ||
| 1994-2010 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Alabama, 1973 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 8, 1950 | |
| Place of birth | Tuscaloosa, AL | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Allen is currently the owner of CASHCO Marketing. He has previously worked in sales, as Athletic Director for Tuscaloosa County Parks and Recreation, and Coach for the Tuscaloosa County Board of Education.
He is a member of the Cottondale Elementary Parent-Teacher Association, Holt High School Parent-Teacher Association, University of Alabama Alumni Association, West Alabama Chamber of Commerce and Citizen Club, and Deacon at the Gilgal Baptist Church.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Allen served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Commerce, Transportation and Utilities Committee Chair
- Confirmations Committee
- Education Committee
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Finance and Taxation Education Committee
- Local Legislation No. 1 Committee
- Reapportionment Committee, Alabama State Legislature
- Transportation Committee, Alabama State Legislature
Elections
2010
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
Allen ran for district 21 of the Alabama State Senate. He defeated incumbent Phil Poole in the November 2 general election.[2]
| Alabama State Senate, District 21 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Gerald Allen (R)
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20,528 | |||
| Phil Poole (D) | 19,509 | |||
Campaign themes
Allen lists the following two issues on his campaign website:
- Jobs
- Excerpt: "I will fight to cut taxes, stop waste and end bailouts so we can create jobs and improve the economy. I will work hard to bring good paying jobs to Senate District 21-so our children can stay and raise their children here. This election is about our families and jobs."
- Family
- Excerpt: "I believe the strength of our communities is found in the family. I am pro-life and will stand up for the unborn in the Alabama Senate."[3]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Allen was re-elected to the 62nd District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, defeating opponent Ann Skelton (D).[4]
Allen raised $80,186 for his campaign, while Skelton raised $9,497.[5]
| Alabama State House, District 62 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Gerald Allen (R)
|
7,667 | |||
| Ann Skelton (D) | 4,645 | |||
Endorsements
Allen was endorsed by:
- The Alabama Tea Party Express [6]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Allen raised $434,019 in contributions. [7]
His three largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Business Council Of Alabama | $82,500 |
| Alabama Republican Party | $82,019 |
| Allen, Gerald | $29,645 |
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2006
In 2006, Allen raised $80,186 in donations.
Below are Allen's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2006 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2006 total |
|---|---|
| AL Farmers Federation | $6,203 |
| Business Council of Alabama | $5,000 |
| IM PAC | $3,500 |
| AL Assoc of Realtors | $3,000 |
| Medical Assoc of the State of AL | $3,000 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term "Gerald + Allen + 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.
Gerald Allen News Feed
- Measure sponsored by Gerald Allen may add foreign law protections - Tuscaloosa Magazine
- Alabama Senate approves education budget, raise - Westport-News
- Spay/neuter clinic bill, drug testing of welfare recipients among bills that ... - al.com (blog)
- Legislature Removes AEA Official From Board - Alabama Public Radio
- Bill to remove AEA head from teacher retirement board advances - The Piedmont Journal
- Legislators' to-do list for final day includes bills on guns, campaign finance ... - al.com (blog)
- Bill would remove AEA chief from retirement board - Montgomery Advertiser
- BP's Settlement In Louisiana Will Include $340 Million For Gulf Restoration ... - Huffington Post
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Personal
Allen and his wife Sheila have three children.
External links
- Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 1998
- Gerald Allen for State Senate on Facebook
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Phil Poole |
Alabama State Senate District 21 2010-present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by ' |
Alabama House District 62 1994–2010 |
Succeeded by John Merrill |
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