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Mary Sue McClurkin
| Mary Sue McClurkin | ||
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| Alabama House of Representatives District 43 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1998-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 15 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10/day | |
| Per diem | $4,308/month | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1998 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Huntingdon College, 1969 | |
| Master's | Auburn University, 1971 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 14, 1947 | |
| Place of birth | Abbeville, AL | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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McClurkin currently owns McClurkin Enterprises, and previously owned Alabama Butane Company Incorporated (1985-2001). She worked as an account executive with Riverchase Business Brokers (1983-1985) and Executive Director of the Pelham Chamber of Commerce (1981-1983).
She is a member of the Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Columbia Rotary Club, Young Men's Christian Association Board of Directors, Galleria Woods Nursing Home, Complete Care Board, Business Council of Alabama trustee, Pediatric Rehabilitation Board trustee, Baptist Health System of Alabama trustee, and President of the Alabama Propane Gas Association.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
McClurkin served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Education Policy Committee, Alabama House of Representatives, Chair
- Jefferson County Legislation Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Shelby County Legislation Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Ways and Means Education Committee, Alabama House of Representatives, Vice Chair
- Subcommittee on Higher Ed Appropriations, Chair
Elections
2010
McClurkin won re-election to the 43rd District Seat in 2010. She defeated Brittany Tate in the primary. She then defeated Virginia Sweet in the November 2 general election.[3][4]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 43 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Mary Sue McClurkin (R)
|
16,368 | |||
| Virginia Sweet (D) | 4,041 | |||
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 43 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mary Sue McClurkin (R)
|
5,526 | |||
| Brittany Tate (R) | 1,729 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, McClurkin was re-elected to the 43rd District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, running uncontested in the general election.[5]
McClurkin raised $103,455 for her campaign.[6]
Endorsements
McClurkin was endorsed by:
- The Alabama Tea Party Express [7]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, McClurkin raised $116,448 in contributions. [8]
Her five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Farmers Federation | $10,334 |
| United PAC | $5,000 |
| Republicans For The Future | $4,000 |
| BIPAC | $3,500 |
| Medical Association Of The State Of Alabama | $3,500 |
2006
In 2006, McClurkin collected $103,455 in donations.
Below are McClurkin's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2006 election:[9]
| Contributor | 2006 total |
|---|---|
| AL Farmers Federation | $10,323 |
| Business Council of Alabama | $7,500 |
| Medical Assoc of the State of Alabama | $3,000 |
| AL Forestry Assoc | $2,000 |
| Cosby Co | $2,000 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Mary + Sue + McClurkin + Alabama + House
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Mary Sue McClurkin News Feed
- Best and worst: From Alabama Accountability Act to failure of anti-gambling ... - al.com (blog)
- In Alabama, "Back Door" Restrictions on Abortion and Roe - JURIST
- House approves bill allowing armed school guards - Montgomery Advertiser
- State legislature: Christian Coalition names Rich representative of the year - Sand Mountain Reporter
- Local teen's petition asks state to repeal anti-homosexuality law - Shelby County Reporter
- Bill would remove AEA chief from retirement board - Montgomery Advertiser
- Republican flip-flop: Bring in the drones - UCD Advocate (subscription)
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Personal
McClurkin and her husband Van have three children.
External links
- Mary Sue McClurkin Homepage
- Alabama Legislature - Mary Sue McClurkin
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 1998
- Alabama House Republican Caucus
- Mary Sue McClurkin on Facebook
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