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Vivian Figures
| Vivian Figures | ||
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| Alabama State Senate District 33 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 16 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10/day | |
| Per diem | $4,308/month | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1997 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of New Haven | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 24, 1957 | |
| Place of birth | Mobile, AL | |
| Profession | Businesswoman | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Committee assignments
2011-2012
Figures served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Children, Youth Affairs and Human Resources Committee
- Finance and Taxation Education Committee
- Governmental Affairs Committee
- Local Legislation No. 3 Committee
- Reapportionment Committee, Alabama State Legislature
- Rules Committee
Elections
2010
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
Figures won re-election to the 33rd District Seat in 2010. She defeated Herman Thomas in the primary, receiving 6,572 votes to Thomas' 3,441. She then defeated Brad Moser in the November 2 general election.[1][2]
| Alabama State Senate, District 33 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Vivian Figures (D)
|
23,241 | |||
| Brad Moser (R) | 8,419 | |||
| Alabama State Senate, District 33 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Vivian Figures (D)
|
6,572 | |||
| Herman Thomas (D) | 3,441 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Figures won re-election to the 33rd District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, defeating opponent Jeffery Jones (R).[3]
Figures raised $132,500 for her campaign, while Jones raised $6,986.[4]
| Alabama State Senate, District 33 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Vivian Figures (D)
|
19,029 | |||
| Jeffery Jones (R) | 7,594 | |||
2002
On November 5, 2006, Figures won re-election to the 33rd District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, running unopposed in the general election.[5]
Figures raised $81,700 for her campaign.[6]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Figures raised $242,533 in contributions. [7]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Education Association | $25,310 |
| Medical Association of the State of Alabama | $15,000 |
| Alabama Trial Lawyers Association | $15,000 |
| Alabama Power Co | $12,500 |
2006
In 2006, Figures collected $132,500 in donations.[8]
Her five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co | $10,000 |
| Medical Association of the State of Alabama | $10,000 |
| Business Council Of Alabama | $10,000 |
| Milton E. McGregor | $10,000 |
| Alabama Senate Democratic Caucus | $9,000 |
Recent news
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Vivian Figures News Feed
- Alabama Senate leadership reviewed - Dothan Eagle
- Senate approves Alabama Accountability Act revisions (updated, video) - al.com (blog)
- Alabama Senate refuses to exempt current legislators from double dipping ban - al.com (blog)
- Gambling penalty bill dead for legislative session - al.com (blog)
- Sebastian Kitchen: Lawmakers have completed some heavy lifting, have more to ... - Montgomery Advertiser
- Committee approves Alabama Accountability Act change, says schools won't be ... - al.com (blog)
- Graduation guide: Commencement ceremonies scheduled for Mobile, Baldwin ... - al.com (blog)
- Unresolved questions surround revised legislation - WALA-TV FOX10
- Sen. Roger Bedford says charges against Lowell Barron result of "political ... - al.com (blog)
- Alabama bill puts attention on child abuse - WBRC.com - WBRC
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District 33
Figures represents Alabama Senate District 33, which includes part of Mobile county[9].
Personal
Figures has three children and resides in Mobile, Alabama.
External links
- Official Alabama State Senate website of Senator Vivian Davis Figures
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography for Senator Vivian Davis Figures
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2006, 2002, 1998
- Vivian Figures for Senate on Facebook
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Michael A. Figures |
Alabama State Senate District 33 1997–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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