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Randy Wood
| Randy Wood | ||
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| Alabama House of Representatives District 36 | ||
| 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 | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Commissioner, Calhoun County | ||
| 1998-2002 | ||
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | Alabama National Guard | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 25, 1947 | |
| Place of birth | Tift County, GA | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Wood is the owner of Wood's Auto Body Shop. He previously served as a Commissioner in Calhoun County from 1998-2002 and in the Alabama National Guard.
He is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #4, Saks Civitan Club, and Weaver Lions Club.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Wood served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Subcommittee on Campaigns and Elections
- Subcommittee on Constitutional Issues, Chair
- Subcommittee on Government Regulations, Chair
Issues
Wood 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
Randy Wood endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [3]
Elections
2010
Wood won re-election to the 36th District Seat in 2010. He defeated Beverly Owen Barber in the primary. He then defeated Garry Bearden in the November 2 general election.[4][5]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 36 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Randy Wood (R)
|
10,612 | |||
| Garry Bearden (D) | 3,301 | |||
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 36 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Randy Wood (R)
|
4,411 | |||
| Beverly Owen Barber (R) | 2,617 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Wood was re-elected to the 36th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[6]
Wood raised $122,625 for his campaign.[7]
Endorsements
Wood was endorsed by:
- The Alabama Tea Party Express [8]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Wood raised $138,450 in contributions. [9]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Wood, Randy | $30,000 |
| Business Council Of Alabama | $7,500 |
| Netpac | $4,000 |
| Alabama Farmers Federation | $3,510 |
2008
Below are Wood's top 5 campaign contributors in 2008, a year in which there was no election:[10]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Medical Assoc of the State of AL | $1,500 |
| AL Industry & Manufacturers | $1,000 |
| FGA PAC | $1,000 |
| Franklin PAC | $1,000 |
| AL Pharmacy Assoc | $1,000 |
2006
In 2006, Wood raised $122,625 in donations. [11]
Listed below are those that made the largest contributions.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Randy Wood | $20,000 |
| VEND PAC | $5,000 |
| Richard T. and Christy P. Hardin Jr. | $5,000 |
| Alabama Association of Home Health Agencies | $3,000 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Randy + Wood + Alabama + House
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Randy Wood News Feed
- Legislature rejects governor's two-year delay on school tax credits - Anniston Star
- Republican legislators laud work done in 2013 session - Daily Home Online
- Randy Wood counts legislative term as a success - Anniston Star
- Why Oklahomans Don't Like Basements - Alabama Public Radio
- State House rejects request for two-year delay on school tax credits - The Piedmont Journal
- Gun rights bill passes last hurdle in Alabama Legislature - Anniston Star
- Fallen-cop license plate passes as part of catch-all Alabama car tag bill - The Piedmont Journal
- Randy Scott Everson - The Albany Herald
- Jersey shore readies for 1st post-Sandy summer - Alabama's13.com
- Bill for tag to honor fallen police officers awaits a vote - The Piedmont Journal
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Personal
Wood and his wife Linda have one child.
External links
- Alabama Legislature - Randy Wood
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002
- Alabama House Republican Caucus
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Wood
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Wood Issue Positions
- ↑ Mitt Romney Central, "Alabama Leaders Support Mitt Romney," October 21, 2011
- ↑ Alabama GOP primary results
- ↑ Statewide general election results
- ↑ 2006 election results, Alabama
- ↑ Alabama House spending, 2006
- ↑ The Alabama Tea Party Express
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
- ↑ 2006 contributions to Randy Wood
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