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Victor Gaston
| Victor Gaston | ||
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| Alabama House of Representatives District 100 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1982-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 31 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Speaker Pro Tempore, Alabama State House of Representatives | ||
| 2010-present | ||
| 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 | University of Southern Mississippi | |
| Master's | University of South Alabama | |
| Other | EdD, Auburn University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 15, 1943 | |
| Place of birth | Mobile, AL | |
| Profession | Teacher/Administrator | |
| Religion | Southern Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Gaston is retired. He previously served in the military, worked as a teacher and administrator in the Mobile County Public School System, and also as a timber farmer.
Gaston is a member of the Advisory Council for the Assistance League of Mobile, Auburn University Alumni Association, American Legislative Exchange Council, Home of Grace for Women, Mobile Association of Retarded Citizens, Mobile Mental Health Center, Penelope House, Phi Delta Kappa, and Deacon at the Springhill Baptist Church.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Gaston served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Mobile County Legislation Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Rules Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Special Order Calendars
- Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee, Alabama House of Representatives, Vice Chair
- Ways and Means General Fund Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Chair
Elections
2010
Gaston won re-election to the 100th District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition.[2]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Gaston was re-elected to the 100th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[3]
Gaston raised $98,793 for his campaign.[4]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Gaston raised $75,003 in contributions. [5]
His five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Trucking Association | $3,000 |
| Alabama Optometric Association | $2,500 |
| Alabama Academy Of Ophthalmology | $2,000 |
| Netpac | $2,000 |
| University Of South Alabama | $2,000 |
2006
In 2006, Gaston collected $98,793 in donations.
Below are Gaston's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2006 election:[6]
| Contributor | 2006 total |
|---|---|
| AL Road Builders Assoc | $5,000 |
| Medical Assoc of the State of AL | $3,000 |
| Fine Geddie & Associates | $3,000 |
| AL State Employees Assoc | $2,500 |
| Business Council of AL | $2,500 |
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Personal
Gaston and his wife Jean have two children.
External links
- Alabama Legislature - Victor Gaston
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 1998
- Alabama House Republican Caucus
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