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Kay Ivey
| Kay Ivey | ||
| Lieutenant Governor of Alabama | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 17, 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 19, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Predecessor | Jim Folsom, Jr. (D) | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $112,895 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Alabama Treasurer | ||
| 2003 - 2011 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Auburn University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 15, 1944 | |
| Place of birth | Camden, Alabama | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Biography
Ivey was raised on her family's farm in Camden, Alabama. She attended Auburn University, Duke University's Governor's Center for Public Policy, Alabama Banking School, and the University of Colorado School of Banking. Her educational background led her down multiple career paths. Ivey worked as a high school teacher, a bank officer, and as Assistant Director of the Alabama Development Office, where she used her leadership skills to initiate new jobs across the state.[2]
In addition to her professional duties, Ivey is a member of the First Baptist Church of Montgomery, the Montgomery Rotary Club, the Board of Directors of the Montgomery YMCA, and the Tukabatchee Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Education
- Auburn University
- Governor's Center for Public Policy, Duke University
- Alabama Banking School
- University of Colorado, School of Banking
Political Career
Lieutenant Governor (2010-present)
Ivey was elected to the post of Alabama's Lieutenant Governor on November 2, 2010. She was the first Republican woman to be elected Lieutenant Governor in the state's history.[3]
Presidential preference
2012
Kay Ivey endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [4]
Treasurer (2002-2010)
Ivey was first elected to statewide office in 2002, defeating Democratic opponent Stephen Foster Black in the general election to win the seat of State Treasurer of Alabama. She served two terms in this office before becoming Lt. Governor.
Elections
2010
Ivey initially ran for Governor of Alabama, switching to the Lt. Governor race on March 31, 2010.
- General Election
- Ivey narrowly defeated incumbent Jim Folsom, Jr. (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010, earning 51.53% of the vote.
| Lieutenant Governor, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 51.5% | 761,125 | ||
| Democratic | Jim Folsom, Jr. Incumbent | 48.5% | 715,965 | |
| Total Votes | 1,477,090 | |||
| Election Results Via: U.S. Election Atlas | ||||
- Primary Election
- Ivey won the Republican nomination in the June 1, 2010 primary over fellow GOP candidates Hank Erwin and Gene Ponder.
| Lieutenant Governor, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| 56.6% | 254,988 | |
| Hank Erwin | 31.4% | 141,354 |
| Gene Ponder | 12% | 53,919 |
| Total Votes | 450,261 | |
| Election Results Via: U.S. Election Atlas | ||
2006
- 2002 Race for State Treasurer-General Election
- Ivey won the general election with largest vote in a contested statewide race that year, garnering 60.55% of the vote.
| Treasurer, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 60.5% | 724,861 | ||
| Democratic | Steve Segrest | 39.4% | 471,570 | |
| Total Votes | 1,197,161 | |||
| Election Results Via: U.S. Election Atlas | ||||
2002
- 2002 Race for State Treasurer-General Election
- Ivey won the general election with 50.77% of the vote.
| Treasurer, 2002 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 50.8% | 660,873 | ||
| Democratic | Stephen Foster Black | 46.8% | 609,544 | |
| Libertarian | Gabe Garland | 2.3% | 30,201 | |
| Total Votes | 1,301,716 | |||
| Election Results Via: U.S. Election Atlas | ||||
Campaign donors
Ballotpedia collects information on campaign donors for each year in which a candidate or incumbent is running for election. The following table offers a breakdown of Kay Ivey's donors each year.[5] Click [show] for more information.
| Kay Ivey's Campaign Contributions | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Alabama Lieutenant Governor | 2006 Alabama Treasurer | 2002 Alabama Treasurer | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised | $3,107,564 | $351,786 | $357,531 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $2,132,995 (Dem.) | $0 (Dem.) | $895,654 (Dem.) | ||||||||||||||||
| Top 5 contributors | Kay Ivey | $2,297,120 | Regions Financial Corp. | $11,000 | Regions Financial Corp. | $23,300 | |||||||||||||
| 21st Century Leadership Project | $107,200 | Alabama Farmers Federation | $10,015 | 21st Century Leadership Project | $12,710 | ||||||||||||||
| Alabama Republican Party | $76,000 | 21st Century Leadership Project | $7,000 | Kay E. Ivey | $12,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Alabama Forestry Association | $27,500 | SAVE PAC | $6,500 | Southtrust | $12,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Alabama Farmers Federation | $25,800 | Wachovia | $6,200 | Alabama Bankers Association | $11,080 | ||||||||||||||
| Individuals | $285,778 | $201,188 | $133,793 | ||||||||||||||||
| Institutions | $305,010 | $134,256 | $190,627 | ||||||||||||||||
| In-state donations | $3,017,511 | $337,147 | $339,597 | ||||||||||||||||
| Out-of-state donations | $52,565 | $14,639 | $7,822 | ||||||||||||||||
Recent news
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Kay Ivey News Feed
- Auburn University, Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey launch program to address child hunger in ... - al.com (blog)
- Lieutenant Governor Ivey Launches "Ending Child Hunger in Alabama" Campaign - CullmanSense
- Trinity wins fight over move to US 280 - al.com
- Around the state - The Decatur Daily
- Gov. Robert Bentley signs bill creating a 'crown jewel' conference center in ... - al.com (blog)
- Auto supplier expands in Enterprise, adds 100 jobs - al.com
- Alabama editorial roundup - WRAL.com
- New Facility at Enterprise - WJHG - Home Page - WJHG-TV
- Officials to Break Ground on Manufacturing Plant - WPMI Local 15 News
- Sharp disagreements surface again as lawmakers amend Alabama ... - al.com (blog)
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See also
- Lieutenant Governor of Alabama
- Governor of Alabama
- Attorney General of Alabama
- Alabama Secretary of State
- Former Lt. Gov. Jim Folsom, Jr.
External links
- Official website
- Kay Ivey for Governor Campaign site
- Official State site
- Social media:
- Political profiles:
- Interest group ratings:
- Issue positions:
- Public statements:
- Voting record:
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Kay Ivey Biography," accessed September 19, 2012
- ↑ Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey "Kay Ivey," accessed March 29, 2012
- ↑ Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey "Kay Ivey," accessed March 29, 2012
- ↑ Mitt Romney Central, "Alabama Leaders Support Mitt Romney," October 21, 2011
- ↑ Follow the Money.org
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| Preceded by Jim Folsom, Jr. (D) |
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