Richard Lindsey
| Richard Lindsey | ||
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| Alabama House of Representatives District 39 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1982-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 31 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10/day | |
| Per diem | $4,308/month | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1982 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Jacksonville State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 30, 1956 | |
| Profession | Manager, Lindsey Brothers Incorporated | |
| Religion | United Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Lindsey is the Manager of Lindsey Brothers Incorporated.
He is a member of the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce, Cherokee County Assisted Living Federation of America Organization Board, Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Farmers and Merchants Bank Board, Howells Cemetery Association, Southeastern Cotton Ginners Association, Coosa-Alabama River Improvement Association Board, and the Forney Masonic Lodge.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Lindsey served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Agriculture and Forestry Committee, Alabama House of Representatives, Ranking Minority Member
- Subcommittee on Agribusiness, Chair
- Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee, Alabama House of Representatives, Ranking Minority Member
- Subcommittee on Campaigns and Elections
Elections
2010
Lindsey won re-election to the 39th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Tim Sprayberry in the November 2 general election.[2]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 39 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Richard Lindsey (D)
|
7,808 | |||
| Tim Sprayberry (R) | 5,872 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Lindsey was re-elected to the 39th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, running uncontested in the general election.[3]
Lindsey raised $203,575 for his campaign.[4]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Lindsey raised $313,579 in contributions. [5]
His five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Education Association | $65,000 |
| Lindsey, Richard J | $60,000 |
| Alabama Farmers Federation | $10,560 |
| Cosby Co | $10,000 |
| FGA PAC | $10,000 |
2008
Below are Lindsey's top 5 campaign contributors in 2008, a year in which there was no election:[6]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| G Ferrell Patrick | $5,000 |
| University of Alabama Systems | $5,000 |
| AL Farmers Federation | $4,000 |
| AL State Employees Assoc | $2,500 |
| Childrens PAC | $500 |
2006
In 2006, Lindsey raised $203,575 in donations. [7]
Listed below are those that made the largest contributions.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Education Association | $35,000 |
| Richard J. Lindsay | $25,000 |
| Franklin Resources Group | $22,500 |
| FGA PAC | $5,500 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Richard + Lindsey + Alabama + House
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Richard Lindsey News Feed
- Colerain high has 19 students in top tier - Cincinnati.com
- Troup schools honor retirees for 2012-2013 school year - LaGrange Daily News
- Thirty-seven Ouachita students named to Who's Who - Ouachita Baptist University News
- Republicans continue to lose minority voters - Tulsa World
- GOP Opponents Plan Immigration Bill Attack - New York Times
- Ghost Bike memorial chained downtown as reminder for slain cyclist - al.com (blog)
- IMMIGRATION MARKUP Two dozen conservatives back reform PEREZ ... - Politico (blog)
- Mobile County school news, week of April 29 - Press-Register - al.com (blog)
- Lawmakers Feeling Pressure to Grant Sequester Exemptions - Newsmax.com - Newsmax.com
- People On Terror Watch List Not Blocked From Buying Guns - Alabama Public Radio
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Personal
Lindsey and his wife Johna have two children.
External links
- Alabama Legislature - Richard Lindsey
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 1998
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