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John Knight
| John Knight | ||
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| Alabama House of Representatives District 77 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1992-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 21 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10/day | |
| Per diem | $4,308/month | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1992 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Alabama State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Special Assistant to the President, Alabama State University | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Knight currently works as Special Assistant to the President of Alabama State University, and previously worked as Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement.
He is on the Board of Directors of a number of organizations, including the Cleveland Avenue Young Men's Christian Association, Family Sunshine Center, Kershaw Young Men's Christian Association, Montgomery Improvement Association, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and Southern Development Council, Incorporated.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Knight served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Contract Review Oversight Committee, Alabama State Legislature
- Health Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Health Care Costs
- Montgomery County Legislation Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Ways and Means General Fund Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Appropriations
Elections
2010
Knight won re-election to the 77th District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition.[2]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Knight was re-elected to the 77th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[3]
Knight raised $216,351 for his campaign.[4]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Knight raised $218,638 in contributions. [5]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cosby Co | $25,000 |
| Alabama Education Association | $10,000 |
| Alabama State Employees Association | $8,500 |
| Alabama Road Builders Association | $7,500 |
2006
In 2006, Knight collected $216,351 in donations.
Below are Knight's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2006 election:[6]
| Contributor | 2006 total |
|---|---|
| AL State Employees Assoc | $27,728 |
| FGA PAC | $16,000 |
| Cosby Co | $15,000 |
| AL Education Assoc | $10,000 |
| AL Nursing Home Assoc | $8,500 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term "John + Knight + Alabama + House"
John Knight News Feed
- Legislature gives final approval to Medicaid overhaul (updated) - al.com (blog)
- Holiday for Vietnam veterans proposed in Alabama House - The Piedmont Journal
- Alabama grocery tax repeal likely dead again - Montgomery Advertiser
- Troup schools honor retirees for 2012-2013 school year - LaGrange Daily News
- Thirty-seven Ouachita students named to Who's Who - Ouachita Baptist University News
- Bill on Alabama double dipping exemptions dies - News Courier
- Women rescued in Cleveland happy to be home - WVTM-TV: News, Weather ... - Alabama's13.com
- Summer Concerts at Other Venues - Detroit Free Press
- CNN Washington AM Note - CNN (blog)
- Police: Ohio captive suffered 5 miscarriages - WVTM-TV: News, Weather, and ... - Alabama's13.com
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Personal
Knight has two children.
External links
- Alabama Legislature - John Knight
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 1998
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