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J.T. Waggoner
| J.T. Waggoner | ||
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| Alabama State Senate District 16 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1990-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 23 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Senate Majority Leader | ||
| 2010-present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $53,438/year | |
| Per diem | Included in salary | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1990 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Alabama House of Representatives | ||
| 1966-1983 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Birmingham Southern College | |
| J.D. | Birmingham School of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 8, 1937 | |
| Place of birth | Birmingham, AL | |
| Profession | President, Birmingham Business Consultants LLC | |
| Religion | Church of Christ | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Committee assignments
2011-2012
Waggoner has been appointed to these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Banking and Insurance Committee
- Confirmations Committee Chair
- Finance and Taxation Education Committee
- Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee
- Health Committee
- Local Legislation No. 2 Committee Chair
- Rules Committee
Elections
2010
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
Waggoner ran for re-election to the 16th District Seat in 2010. He won with no opposition in the November 2 general election.[1]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Waggoner won re-election to the 16th District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, defeating opponent Russ Parker (D).[2]
Waggoner raised $318,100 for his campaign, while Parker raised $4,408.[3]
| Alabama State Senate, District 16 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 J.T. Waggoner (R)
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34,196 | |||
| Russ Parker (D) | 9,789 | |||
2002
On November 5, 2006, Waggoner won re-election to the 16th District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, running unopposed in the general election.[4]
Waggoner raised $241,164 for his campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Waggoner raised $268,044 in contributions. [6]
His seven largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Republican Party | $40,000 |
| Medical Association of the State of Alabama | $17,264 |
| Alabama Retail Association | $12,500 |
| Alabama Trucking Association | $10,000 |
| Alabama Power Co | $10,000 |
| Automobile Dealers Association Of Alabama | $10,000 |
| Change PAC | $10,000 |
2006
In 2006, Waggoner collected $318,100 in donations.[7]
His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Forestry Association | $20,000 |
| Business Council Of Alabama | $20,000 |
| Medical Association of the State of Alabama | $15,000 |
| BI PAC | $11,500 |
| Alabama Association Of Realtors | $11,000 |
Recent news
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District 16
Waggoner represents Alabama Senate District 16, which includes parts of Jefferson and Shelby counties[8].
Personal
Waggoner has four children and resides with his wife Marilyn in Birmingham, Alabama.
External links
- Official Alabama State Senate website of Senator J.T. "Jabo" Waggoner
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator J.T. 'Jabo' Waggoner (AL)
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2006, 2002, 1998
References
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| Preceded by ' |
Alabama House of Representatives 1966–1983 |
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Alabama State Senate District 16 1990–present |
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