William Thigpen

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William Thigpen
Alabama House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent
Assumed office
1998
Current term ends
2010
Political party Democrat
Profession Insurance Agent
Website House site

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William Thigpen is a Democratic member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing the 16th district, Fayette, Lamar, and Tuscaloosa counties. He was first elected in 1998.

Thigpen currently works as an insurance Agent for Thigpen Insurance. He previously owned Thigpen Ford Mercury from 1994-2002, and served as a Major in the Alabama Air Reserve and National Guard from 1958-1986.

He is the former President of Fayette County Chamber of Commerce and was co-founder of the L.E.A.F. Program.[1]

Issue positions

Thigpen'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 membership

Major donors

Below are Thigpen's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2006 election:[3]

Contributor 2006 total
AL Education Assoc $10,000
Seth Hammett $4,000
AL Assoc of Realtors $3,000
Medical Assoc of the State of Alabama $3,000
Alabama Power Co $2,000

External links

References

  1. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Thigpen
  2. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Thigpen Issue Positions
  3. ↑ Follow the Money - 2006 Campaign contributions
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