Richard Laird
| Richard Laird | ||
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| Alabama House of Representatives District 37 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1978-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 35 | |
| Party | Independent | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10/day | |
| Per diem | $4,308/month | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1978 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Roanoke City Council | ||
| 1972-1976 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 4, 1939 | |
| Place of birth | Rome, GA | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Pentecostal | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Laird is the President/Owner of Ranco Incorporated Real Estate and Development, and has also owned Laird's 5 and 10. He served on the Roanoke City Council from 1972-1976.
Laird is a member of the Alabama and Roakone County Cattlemen's Association and Farm Bureau, Alabama Farmers Federation, Handley Avenue Church of God, Randolph County Camp of Gideons International, Randolph County Development Association, Roanoke Rotary Club, Randolph County Boy Scouts of America, and the Randolph County Cattleman's Association and Farm Bureau.[1]
Party Change
Laird changed his party affiliation from Democratic to Independent following the 2012 election.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Laird served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Subcommittee on Resolutions
- Ways and Means General Fund Committee, Alabama House of Representatives, Ranking Minority Member
- Subcommittee on Appropriations
Elections
2010
Laird won re-election to the 37th District Seat in 2010. He defeated Rodney Walker in the primary. He then defeated Bob Fincher in the November 2 general election.[2][3]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 37 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Richard Laird (D)
|
8,106 | |||
| Bob Fincher (R) | 7,011 | |||
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 37 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Richard Laird (D)
|
3,950 | |||
| Rodney Walker (D) | 2,595 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Laird was re-elected to the 37th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, defeating opponent Pete Ward (R).[4]
Laird raised $125,611 for his campaign, while Ward raised $11,095.[5]
| Alabama State House, District 37 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Richard Laird (D)
|
9,323 | |||
| Pete Ward (R) | 4,008 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Laird raised $116,291 in contributions. [6]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Education Association | $9,749 |
| Alabama Farmers Federation | $7,501 |
| Alabama Forestry Association | $7,500 |
| Business Council Of Alabama | $6,000 |
2006
In 2006, Laird collected $125,611 in donations.
Below are Laird's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2006 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2006 total |
|---|---|
| Seth Hammett Campaign | $20,500 |
| AL Farmers Federation | $13,967 |
| AL Education Assoc | $11,151 |
| Environmental Campaign Fund | $6,718 |
| AL Forestry Assoc | $5,000 |
Recent news
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Richard Laird News Feed
- Legislature rejects governor's two-year delay on school tax credits - Anniston Star
- Randolph County tobacco tax bill now law: Bill takes from local water ... - Anniston Star
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Personal
Laird and his wife Peggy have one child.
External links
- Alabama Legislature - Richard Laird
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 1998
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