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Linda Coleman, Alabama Senator
| Linda Coleman | ||
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| Alabama State Senate District 20 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10/day | |
| Per diem | $4,308/month | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Alabama House of Representatives | ||
| 2002-2006 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Alabama A & M, 1971 | |
| Master's | University of Alabama - Birmingham, 1976 | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Birmingham, AL | |
| Profession | Marketing | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Committee assignments
2011-2012
Coleman served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Children, Youth Affairs and Human Resources Committee
- Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability Committee
- Governmental Affairs Committee
- Health Committee
- Job Creation and Economic Development Committee
- Local Legislation No. 2 Committee
- Reapportionment Committee, Alabama State Legislature
Elections
2010
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
Coleman ran for re-election to the 20th District Seat in 2010. She won with no opposition in the November 2 general election.[1]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Coleman won election to the 20th District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, defeating opponent Mel Glenn (R).[2]
Coleman raised $201,043 for her campaign, while Glenn raised $9,432.[3]
| Alabama State Senate, District 20 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Linda Coleman (D)
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24,584 | |||
| Mel Glenn (R) | 16,096 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Coleman raised $111,400 in contributions. [4]
Her three largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| FGA PAC | $10,000 |
| JEFFCO PAC | $10,000 |
| Alabama Power Co | $10,000 |
2006
In 2006, Coleman collected $201,043 in donations.[5]
Her four largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Education Association | $25,742 |
| FGA PAC | $17,000 |
| Childrens PAC | $13,500 |
| Alabama Trial Lawyers Association | $10,000 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term "Linda + Coleman + 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.
Linda Coleman News Feed
- Senate approves overhaul of Alabama's Medicaid program - al.com (blog)
- Ala. Senate delays school budget until next week - Gadsden Times
- Mobile County school news, week of April 29 - Press-Register - al.com (blog)
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District 20
Coleman represents Alabama Senate District 20, which includes part of Jefferson county[6].
Personal
Coleman is divorced and lives in Birmingham, Alabama.
External links
- Personal website of Linda Coleman
- Official Alabama State Senate website of Senator Linda Coleman
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Linda Coleman (AL)
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2006, 2002, 1998
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Alabama House of Representatives 2006–2003 |
Succeeded by ' |
| Preceded by Sundra Escott |
Alabama State Senate District 20 2006–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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