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Joe Faust
| Joe Faust | ||
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| Alabama House of Representatives District 94 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10/day | |
| Per diem | $4,308/month | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Commissioner, Baldwin County | ||
| 1996-1998, 2000-2002 | ||
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army Alabama National Guard, Berlin | |
| Years of service | 1958-1966 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 13, 1940 | |
| Place of birth | Birmingham, AL | |
| Profession | Salesman | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Faust works as a salesman with Independent Insurance. He has previously worked for Woodman of the World Life Insurance Company, owned the Commercial Insulation Company from 1963-1981, and served in the United States Army Alabama National Guard, Berlin from 1958-1966.
Faust is a member of the Faith Baptist Church of Fairhope, Fellowship Christian Athletes Board, Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education Board, and the Masons - Greeno Lodge 598.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Faust served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Subcommittee on Petroleum and Waterways
- Subcommittee on Sporting Issues
- Baldwin County Legislation Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Insurance Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Services (Insurance)
- Local Legislation Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Utilities, Chair
Elections
2010
Faust won re-election to the 94th District Seat in 2010. He defeated Dale Brown in the primary. He then ran uncontested in the November 2 general election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[2][3]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 94 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Joe Faust (R)
|
6,947 | |||
| Dale Brown (R) | 3,222 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Faust was re-elected to the 94th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, defeating opponent Gene Ponder (D).[4]
Faust raised $67,190 for his campaign, while Ponder raised $0.[5]
| Alabama State House, District 94 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joe Faust (R)
|
11,344 | |||
| Gene Ponder (D) | 3,426 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Faust raised $82,452 in contributions. [6]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Faust, Bobby L | $6,182 |
| Faust, Bobby Lee & Faust Jr, Bobby L | $5,000 |
| Alabama Forestry Association | $5,000 |
| High St Pac | $5,000 |
2006
In 2006, Faust collected $67,190 in donations.
Below are Faust's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2006 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2006 total |
|---|---|
| AL Education Assoc | $5,000 |
| Business Council of AL | $5,000 |
| LEG PAC | $3,000 |
| Louis & Melinda Mapp | $3,000 |
| FGA PAC | $3,000 |
Recent news
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Joe Faust News Feed
- Pass or die time for Baldwin County bills in Legislature - al.com (blog)
- Alabama Senate, House approve bill allowing Fairhope to annex Walmart property - al.com (blog)
- Bill would force Baldwin fire stations to open during elections - al.com (blog)
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Personal
Faust and his wife Sharon Fay Pennington have four children.
External links
- Joe Faust's personal website
- Alabama Legislature - Joe Faust
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Alabama House Republican Caucus
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
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