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Owen Drake
| Owen Drake | |
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| Alabama House of Representatives District 45 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 2006 | |
| Term in office ended 2011 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Legislator |
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Drake previously served as director of communications for the Jefferson County Commission from 1989-2002, Chief Master Sergeant, United States Air Force from 1955-1959, 1962-1988, and as Police Detective with the City of Fairfield, from 1959-1961.
He is a member of the First Baptist Church of Leeds, Jefferson County Personnel Board, Leeds Chamber of Commerce Board, Chair of Leeds High School Technical Education Advisory Committee, President of Leeds Historical society, and Vice-president of Leeds Lions Club.[2]
Issues
Drake 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.[3]
Committee assignments
Drake was appointed to these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Children and Senior Advocacy Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- County and Municipal Government Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Government Services (County and Municipal Government)
- Jefferson County Legislation Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, Alabama House of Representatives, Vice Chair
- Subcommittee on Homeland Security and Immigration
Elections
2010
Drake won re-election to the 45th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Charlene Cannon in the November 2 general election.[4]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 45 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Owen Drake (R)
|
8,165 | |||
| Charlene Cannon (D) | 5,103 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Drake was elected to the 45th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, defeating opponent Pat Sewell (D).[5]
Drake raised $71,056 for his campaign, while Sewell raised $97,493.[6]
| Alabama State House, District 45 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Owen Drake (R)
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6,151 | |||
| Pat Sewell (D) | 5,392 | |||
Endorsements
Drake was endorsed by:
- The Alabama Tea Party Express [7]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Drake raised $136,100 in contributions. [8]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Republicans For The Future | $22,560 |
| Alabama Republican Party | $16,660 |
| Alabama Farmers Federation | $16,418 |
| Business Council Of Alabama | $16,000 |
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2006
In 2006, Drake collected $71,056 in donations.
Below are Drake's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2006 election:[9]
| Contributor | 2006 total |
|---|---|
| AL Farmers Federation | $12,871 |
| Owen Drake | $7,000 |
| Various Individual Donations | $5,810 |
| AL Assoc of Realtors | $4,000 |
| Friends of Mike Hubbard | $2,500 |
Personal
Drake and his wife Kathye have six children.
External links
- Owen Drake Homepage
- Alabama Legislature - Owen Drake
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- Alabama House Republican Caucus
- Owen Drake on Facebook
References
- ↑ blog.al.com State Rep. Owen Drake of Leeds dies following battle with cancer, June 27, 2011
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Drake
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Drake Issue Positions
- ↑ Statewide general election results
- ↑ 2006 election results, Alabama
- ↑ Alabama House spending, 2006
- ↑ The Alabama Tea Party Express
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2006 Campaign contributions
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Succeeded by Dickie Drake |
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