Quinton Ross
| Quinton Ross | ||
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| Alabama State Senate District 26 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2002-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 11 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| 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 | Alabama State University | |
| Master's | Alabama State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 30, 1968 | |
| Place of birth | Mobile, AL | |
| Profession | Director, Adult Education Consortium, H. Trenholm State Technical College | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Committee assignments
2011-2012
Ross served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Commerce, Transportation and Utilities Committee
- Education Committee Vice-Chair
- Tourism and Marketing Committee
- Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
Elections
2010
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
Ross won re-election to the 26th District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the November 2 general election.[2]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Ross won re-election to the 26th District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, running unopposed.[3]
Ross raised $315,815 for his campaign.[4]
2002
On November 5, 2006, Ross won election to the 26th District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, defeating opponent Beverly Ray Love (R).[5]
Ross raised $224,013 for his campaign, while Love raised $168,650.[6]
| Alabama State Senate, District 26 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Quinton Ross (D)
|
23,587 | |||
| Beverly Ray Love (R) | 9,113 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Ross raised $344,203 in contributions. [7]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Education Association | $50,000 |
| Greenetrack | $25,000 |
| Universal PAC | $21,000 |
| Wall Of Separation | $15,000 |
2006
In 2006, Ross collected $315,815 in donations.[8]
His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Education Association | $37,500 |
| JP PAC | $31,000 |
| Tennessee Valley Citizens For Economic Development | $28,000 |
| A PAC | $17,500 |
| Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 52 | $12,500 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term "Quinton + Ross + 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.
Quinton Ross News Feed
- Senate Democrats urge Bentley to repeal, not delay, Alabama Accountability Act ... - The Birmingham News - al.com (blog)
- Alabama Senate leadership reviewed - Dothan Eagle
- Alabama Senate passes budget, granting teachers first pay raise since 2007 - Montgomery Advertiser
- Alabama Sen. Del Marsh waffles on legislative double dipping (Archibald) - al.com
- Committee approves Alabama Accountability Act change, says schools won't be ... - al.com (blog)
- Alabama Senate approves welfare drug testing - Montgomery Advertiser
- Committee approves bill to exempt current legislators from double-dipping ban - al.com (blog)
- ANSC elects state officers ANSC convention focuses on voting rights and ... - Greene County Democrat
- Religion briefs - Montgomery Advertiser
- Senate committee OKS Accountability Act with only minor change - Montgomery Advertiser
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District 26
Ross represents Alabama Senate District 26, which includes part of Montgomery county[9].
Controversy
Charges have been brought against Ross for allegedly participating in a conspiracy to buy and sell votes for a gambling bill. In a ruling made on July 28, U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson denied the defense's motions for a judgment of acquittal. He refused to throw out the charges in the case despite some reservations he has stated to have about the charges.[10]
Personal
Ross has two children and resides with his wife J. Kelley in Montgomery, Alabama.
External links
- Quinton Ross campaign website
- Official Alabama State Senate website of Senator Quinton T. Ross, Jr.
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Quinton T. Ross Jr. (AL)
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2006, 2002
- Quinton Ross on Facebook
- The Wetumpka Herald, Senate, House elections will be critical
References
- ↑ Official State Biography
- ↑ Statewide general election results
- ↑ 2006 election results, Alabama
- ↑ Alabama Senate spending, 2006
- ↑ 2002 election results, Alabama
- ↑ Alabama Senate spending, 2002
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2006 contributions to Quinton Ross
- ↑ Alabama Senate District Map, 2001
- ↑ TheRepublic.com "Alabama bingo trial judge has 'reservations,' but does not throw out any charges," July 28, 2011
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