Tommy Sherer
| Tommy Sherer | |
 | |
| Alabama House of Representatives District 13 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 2002 | |
| Term in office ended 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Educator |
Contents |
Sherer worked as a Principal for Jasper City Schools from 1990-2002 and Public Relations Director from 1998-1990.
He is a member of the Kiwanis Club, Cattlemen's Association, Children's Policy Council, First Baptist Church of Jasper, Mental Health Advisory Board, and Sons of the American Legion.[1]
Issue positions
Sherer's answers to the Alabama State Legislative Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test are provided. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. He did not provide an answer when asked his top legislative priorities.[2]
Committee assignments
Sherer formerly served on the following committees:
- Constitution and Elections Committee, Alabama House of Representatives (Vice Chair)
- Education Policy Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Government Appropriations Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Local Legislation Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Allocations
- Subcommittee on Elementary and Secondary (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Voting Qualifications and Election Procedures (Chair)
Elections
2010
Sherer lost his re-election bid to the 13th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He was defeated by Bill Roberts in the November 2 general election.[3]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 13 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Bill Roberts (R)
|
7,990 | |||
| Tommy Sherer (D) | 5,186 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Sherer was re-elected to the 13th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, defeating opponent James Brooks (R).[4]
Sherer raised $54,561 for his campaign, while Brooks raised $500.[5]
| Alabama State House, District 13 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Tommy Sherer (D)
|
7,298 | |||
| James Brooks (R) | 3,202 | |||
Campaign donors
2006
In 2006, Sherer collected $54,561 in donations.
Below are Sherer's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2006 election:[6]
| Contributor | 2006 total |
|---|---|
| Seth Hammett Campaign | $12,500 |
| AL Education Assoc | $10,000 |
| AL State Employees Assoc | $3,228 |
| Environmental Campaign Fund | $2,500 |
| BellSouth | $2,000 |
External links
- Alabama Legislature - Tommy Sherer
- Project Vote Smart - Tommy Sherer
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2002
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Alabama House District 13 2002–2010 |
Succeeded by Bill Roberts |
 |
State of Alabama Montgomery (capital) |
|---|---|
| Ballot measures |
List of Alabama ballot measures | Local measures | School bond issues | Ballot measure laws | History of direct democracy | Campaign Finance Requirements | |
| Government |
Alabama State Constitution | House of Representatives | Senate | Legislative Fiscal Office | Legislative Reference Service | Chief Examiner | |
| State executive officers |
Governor | Attorney General | Secretary of State | Treasurer| Auditor| Superintendent of Education| Commissioner of Insurance| Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries| Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries| Commissioner of Labor| Public Service Commission| |
| Elections | |
| Judiciary |
Alabama Supreme Court | Court of Civil Appeals | Court of Criminal Appeals | Supreme Court elections | Judicial Selection | Judicial News | |
| Transparency Topics |
Public Records Law | Transparency Checklist | Government corruption reports | Transparency Legislation | Open Records procedures | Transparency Advocates | Transparency blogs | State budget | Taxpayer-funded lobbying associations | |
| Divisions |
List of Counties |
List of Cities |
List of School Districts | |
