Scott Beason
| Scott Beason | ||
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| Alabama State Senate District 17 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10/day | |
| Per diem | $4,308/month | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Alabama House of Representatives | ||
| 1998-2006 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | Gardendale High School (1987) | |
| Bachelor's | University of Alabama (1991) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 13, 1969 | |
| Place of birth | Hartselle, AL | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Beason ran for election to the U.S. House in 2012 but was defeated by incumbent Spencer Bachus in the primary election.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Beason served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Finance and Taxation Education Committee
- Governmental Affairs Committee
- Job Creation and Economic Development Committee
- Local Legislation No. 2 Committee
- Rules Committee
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
Beason's campaign website for Congress listed the following issues:[2]
- Champion of Small Government
- Excerpt: "As a state legislator, Scott is well known for his efforts to reduce the size and scope of government. Whether serving as one of leaders in the effort to fight state tax increases within his party or sponsoring bills to stop Obamacare at the Alabama state line, Scott has always displayed the courage of his convictions to do the right thing — even when he had to fight the system to do it."
- Cleaning up the culture of corruption in DC
- Excerpt: "While Scott has received national headlines for his role in cleaning up political corruption in Alabama, his opponent has received national headlines for profiting from deals only available to Washington insiders."
- Immigration Reform
- Excerpt: "Securing our border at a state level has been a focus of Scott’s recent legislative efforts, where he served as the key sponsor of America’s most comprehensive immigration law."
Aborigine controversy
Beason fell under heavy scrutiny in September 2011 after he made a comment referring to African-Americans as "aborigines."[3] In a press conference he apologized for the remark, saying it was a "careless and unnecessary" statement.[3] The comment became public as a result of the investigations into bribery and corruption in the statehouse stemming from a bill related to bingo. Beason wore a wire for the FBI, and he made the comment when discussing legislation with a former legislator.[3]
Some Democrats have said the apology is not enough, and called for Beason to resign from the chamber -- or at least give up his chairmanship of the Rules Committee.[4]
"That type of language should not be tolerated by any member of the Alabama Legislature. ... If he truly was a leader, the only thing he would have done, and should have done, is resign," said state senator Vivian Figures (D). [3]
Del Marsh, State Senate President Pro Tempore, said Republicans are not condoning Beason's remarks but are not calling for his resignation. "There are many realities that led to leadership’s decision, and I believe this decision is in the best interest of the Senate body as a whole," said Del Marsh (R), Senate Pro Tem. [3]
Removed from chairmanship
In November 2011, Beason was removed from his role as chair of the Rules Committee. He was replaced by Jabo Waggoner for the 2012 legislative session.[5]
Elections
2012
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Beason ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Alabama's 6th District. He was defeated by Spencer Bachus in the Republican primary on March 13, 2012.
| U.S. House, Alabama District 6 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Spencer Bachus Incumbent |
58.5% | 61,485 |
| Scott Beason | 27.4% | 28,854 |
| David Standridge | 11.2% | 11,728 |
| Al Mickle | 2.6% | 2,781 |
| Stan Pate | 0.2% | 190 |
| Justin Barkley | 0.1% | 128 |
| Total Votes | 105,166 | |
2010
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
Beason ran for re-election to the 17th District Seat in 2010. He defeated Jim Murphree in the primary election, receiving 14,252 votes to Murphree's 8,371. He defeated T.E. Hudson in the November 2 general election.[6][7]
| Alabama State Senate, District 17 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Scott Beason Incumbent |
81.2% | 38,777 | |
| Democratic | T.E. Hudson | 18.8% | 8,973 | |
| Total Votes | 47,750 | |||
| Alabama State Senate, District 17, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Scott Beason Incumbent |
63% | 14,252 |
| Jim Murphree | 37% | 8,371 |
| Total Votes | 22,623 | |
2006
On November 7, 2006, Beason won election to the 17th District Seat in the Alabama State Senate. He was unopposed in the primary and general elections.[8]
Beason raised $312,405 for his campaign.[9]
| Alabama State Senate, District 17 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Scott Beason |
98.8% | 30,446 | |
| Total Votes | 30,819 | |||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Beason won re-election to the 51st District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives unopposed.[10]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 51 General Election, 2002 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Scott Beason Incumbent |
98.9% | 12,397 | |
| Total Votes | 12,534 | |||
Endorsements
Beason was endorsed by:
- The Alabama Tea Party Express [11]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign finance reports showing activity though late February shows Beason raised $54,300 since declaring his candidacy in January. During that time he spent $36,900, leaving him with $17,434 cash on hand.[12]
2010
In 2010, Beason raised $268,494 in contributions. [13]
| Alabama State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Scott Beason's campaign in 2010 | |
| Waggoner for Senate Cmte | $25,000 |
| Business Council of Alabama | $20,000 |
| Alabama Retail Association | $20,000 |
| Medical Association of the State of Alabama | $15,000 |
| Alabama Power Co. | $15,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $268,494 |
2006
In 2006, Beason collected $312,405 in donations.[14]
| Alabama State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Scott Beason's campaign in 2006 | |
| Pachyderm-Mobile | $86,950 |
| Pachyderm North Alabama | $45,000 |
| Alabama Farmers Federation | $36,910 |
| Scott Beason | $13,000 |
| Scott & Lori Beason | $12,000 |
| Total Raised in 2006 | $312,405 |
2002
In 2002, Beason collected $57,510 in donations.[15]
| Alabama House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Scott Beason's campaign in 2002 | |
| Business Council of Alabama | $5,000 |
| Medical Association of the State of Alabama | $3,000 |
| Network PAC | $2,500 |
| Alabama Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Blaine Galliner | $1,500 |
| Total Raised in 2002 | $57,510 |
1998
In 1998, Beason collected $35,404 in donations.[16]
| Alabama House of Representatives 1998 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Scott Beason's campaign in 1998 | |
| J. Rudolph Davidson Children's PAC | $2,500 |
| Alabama Education Association | $2,500 |
| Scott Beason | $2,000 |
| Drummond Co Inc | $1,500 |
| Good Government PAC | $1,500 |
| Total Raised in 1998 | $35,404 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term "Scott + Beason + 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.
Scott Beason News Feed
- Action on campaign finance, gun bills coming as Legislature pace picks up ... - al.com (blog)
- Sen. Scott Beason sponsors bill to repeal Common Core State Stan - WVTM-TV ... - Alabama's13.com
- Gun rights bill passes last hurdle in Alabama Legislature - Anniston Star
- Tea Party group to rally against IRS targeting Tuesday at Birmingham office ... - al.com (blog)
- NJN/am for Monday, May 20 - North Jefferson News
- Sheriffs, business groups maintain opposition to gun bill - al.com (blog)
- Lawmakers near agreement on gun legislation; Would allow guns in workplace ... - al.com (blog)
- Around the state - The Decatur Daily
- Alabama editorial roundup - WRAL.com
- A return to Goat Hill with cheap labor - The Decatur Daily
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District 17
Beason represents Alabama Senate District 17, which includes parts of Blount, Jefferson and St. Clair counties[17].
Personal
Beason has three children and resides with his wife Lori in Gardendale, Alabama.
External links
- Official campaign website
- Official Alabama State Senate website of Senator Scott Beason
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Scott Beason (AL)
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2006 2002, 1998
- Scott Beason on Facebook (Official page)
- Scott Beason on Facebook (Personal page)
- Scott Beason on Twitter
- Scott Beason on Flickr
References
- ↑ 2012 Alabama Republican primary candidates
- ↑ Campaign website, Issues
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 The Birmingham News "Alabama state Sen. Scott Beason apologizes for calling black people 'aborigines'" September 28, 2011
- ↑ Opelika-Auburn News "Beason should step down over racist comments," September 29, 2011
- ↑ Gadsen Times "Beason out as Senate Rules Committee chairman," November 15, 2011
- ↑ Republican Primary results
- ↑ Statewide general election results
- ↑ 2006 election results, Alabama
- ↑ Alabama Senate spending, 2006
- ↑ 2002 election results, Alabama
- ↑ The Alabama Tea Party Express
- ↑ The Birmingham News, "Alabama Campaign 2012: Bachus challengers file first campaign finance reports," March 2, 2012
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2006 contributions to Scott Beason
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2002 Contributions to Scott Beason," accessed February 24, 2012
- ↑ Follow the Money, "1998 Contributions to Scott Beason," accessed March 10, 2012
- ↑ Alabama Senate District Map, 2001
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Alabama House of Representatives 1998–2006 |
Succeeded by ' |
| Preceded by Jack Biddle, III |
Alabama State Senate District 17 2006–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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- Current member, Alabama State Senate
- Republican Party
- Alabama
- 2010 candidate
- State Senate candidate, 2010
- 2010 incumbent
- 2010 winner
- State senate candidate endorsed by a Tea Party organization
- State senators first elected in 2006
- 2012 challenger
- U.S. House candidate, 2012
- 2012 primary (defeated)
- State Senate running for U.S. House, 2012
