Joseph Lister Hubbard
| Joseph Lister Hubbard | ||
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| Alabama House of Representatives District 73 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| November 3, 2010-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| 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 | |
| Education | ||
| J.D. | Cumberland School of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Montgomery, AL | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Hubbard graduated from Huntingdon College. He went on to receive his JD from Cumberland School of Law. He then served as a law clerk for Justice Champ Lyons of the Alabama Supreme Court. Hubbard then began practicing law in Montgomery. He is currently employed with Webb & Eley. He has also served as a legislative analyst for the Alabama House of Representatives' Public Safety Committee.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Hubbard served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Subcommittee on Agency and Commission Issues
- Subcommittee on Professional Qualifications
- Subcommittee on Regulations (Economic Development and Tourism)
Elections
2010
Hubbard was uncontested in the June 1 primary. He defeated incumbent Republican David Grimes in the November 2 general election.[1]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 73 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Joseph Lister Hubbard (D)
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8,137 | |||
| David Grimes (R) | 7,825 | |||
Campaign themes
Hubbard's website lists the following issues:
- Jobs
- Excerpt: "We will work with our Mayor, City Council, and County Commission to find new ways to bring quality, sustainable jobs to Montgomery; we must support and nurture the small businesses that are an integral part of the local economy. "
- Education
- Excerpt: "If we all take ownership of Montgomery’s school system, we will all see the benefits, through a highly trained workforce, highly educated individuals who embrace the idea of lifetime learning, and property values that reflect a top tier school system. "
- Ethics Reform
- Excerpt: "We must disclose all business that is conducted in the Statehouse, including opening the ‘closed door’ attitude where king–makers work without the knowledge of the public."[2]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Hubbard raised $247,289 in contributions. [3]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Democratic State Executive Cmte | $27,250 |
| Alabama Education Association | $24,353 |
| Alabama State Democratic Executive Cmte | $20,000 |
| Sempra Energy | $20,000 |
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Personal
Hubbard and his wife Ashley have one child.
External links
- Joseph Lister Hubbard's campaign website
- House site
- Project Vote Smart Biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Joseph Lister Hubbard on Facebook
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by David Grimes |
Alabama House District 73 2010–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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