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Mike Ball (Alabama)
| Mike Ball | ||
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| Alabama House of Representatives District 10 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2002-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 11 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10/day | |
| Per diem | $4,308/month | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Athens State University | |
| Associate's | Jefferson State Junior College, 1982 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps | |
| Years of service | 1973-1977 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 17, 1954 | |
| Place of birth | Stockton, CA | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Ball has previously worked as an Agent-Supervisor/Hostage Negotiator with the Alabama Bureau of Investigation - Major Crimes Unit from 1986-2003, and as a State Trooper with the Alabama State Troopers, Highway Patrol from 1978-1986.
He is a member of the Alabama State Trooper Association, American Legion, Asbury United Methodist Church, and Huntsville Traditional Music Association.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Ball served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Subcommittee on Regulations
- Subcommittee on Campaign Finance
- Internal Affairs Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Madison County Legislation Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
Issues
Ball did not provide answers to the Alabama State Legislative Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Presidential preference
2012
Mike Ball (Alabama) endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [3]
Elections
2010
Ball won re-election to the 10th District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition.[4]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Ball was re-elected to the 10th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, running uncontested in the general election.[5]
Ball raised $63,532 for his campaign.[6]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Ball raised $46,444 in contributions. [7]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ball, Mike & Debbie | $5,000 |
| Republicans For The Future | $2,500 |
| Alabama Power Co | $2,000 |
| Alabama Trucking Association | $2,000 |
2006
Below are Ball's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2006 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2006 total |
|---|---|
| Business Council of AL | $7,500 |
| Arthur Orr Campaign | $3,200 |
| AL Assoc of Realtors | $3,000 |
| AL Forestry Assoc | $2,000 |
| Compass Bank | $2,000 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term "Mike + Ball + Alabama + House + Legislature"
Mike Ball News Feed
- Sponsor: Campaign law needs work - Tuscaloosa Magazine
- Sponsor: Still work to do on campaign finance bill - GoErie.com
- Alabama lawmakers near compromise on changes to state gun laws; House ... - The Republic
- Bill before House today repeal state limit on corporate campaign contributions ... - al.com (blog)
- Alabama Legislature Passes Changes to Fair Campaign Practices Act - wwntradio
- Local Lawmaker Pushing Medicaid Reform Through Compact Bill - whnt.com
- The Birth, Growth and Outcomes of the Education Achievement Authority - Michigan Policy Network (blog)
- Bud Wright: Legislation takes NC down new, horrifying path - The Daily Advance
- Alabama man threatens to return with Connecticut's banned ammo - New Haven Register
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Personal
Ball and his wife Debbie have three children.
External links
- Mike Ball's personal website
- Alabama Legislature - Mike Ball
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 1998
- Alabama House Republican Caucus
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Ball
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Ball Issue Positions
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Additional Alabama Endorsements," March 12, 2012
- ↑ Statewide general election results
- ↑ 2006 election results, Alabama
- ↑ Alabama House spending, 2006
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2006 Campaign contributions
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