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Bob Fincher
2014 - Present
2026
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Bob Fincher (Republican Party) is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 37. He assumed office on November 5, 2014. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Fincher (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Alabama House of Representatives to represent District 37. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Fincher has worked as a teacher at Woodland High School and New Hope Christian School.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Fincher was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Forestry Committee
- Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee
- Tuscaloosa County Legislation Committee
- Water Policy And Management Joint Legislative Committee (Decommissioned)
2021-2022
Fincher was assigned to the following committees:
- Water Policy And Management Joint Legislative Committee (Decommissioned)
- Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee, Chair
- Agriculture and Forestry Committee
- House Education Policy Committee
- House Local Legislation Committee
2019-2020
Fincher was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Forestry Committee
- Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee, Vice chair
- House Education Policy Committee
- House Local Legislation Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Fincher served on the following committees:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture and Forestry |
| • Constitution, Campaigns and Elections |
| • Education Policy |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 37
Incumbent Bob Fincher won election in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 37 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bob Fincher (R) | 98.7 | 11,937 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.3 | 154 | ||
| Total votes: 12,091 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Bob Fincher advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 37.
2018
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 37
Incumbent Bob Fincher defeated Charlotte Clark-Frieson in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 37 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bob Fincher (R) | 71.2 | 11,153 |
 | Charlotte Clark-Frieson (D) | 28.7 | 4,505 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 16 | ||
| Total votes: 15,674 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 37
Charlotte Clark-Frieson advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 37 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Charlotte Clark-Frieson |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 37
Incumbent Bob Fincher advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 37 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Bob Fincher |
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2014
Elections for the Alabama House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014; a runoff election took place where necessary on July 15, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 7, 2014. Josh Burns was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Bob Fincher defeated T. Bryant Whaley in the Republican primary. Fincher defeated Burns and Guy Kelly (I) in the general election.[2][3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Bob Fincher |
49.6% | 5,949 | |
| Democratic | Josh Burns | 46% | 5,518 | |
| Independent | Guy Kelly | 4.4% | 531 | |
| NA | Write-In | 0% | 5 | |
| Total Votes | 12,003 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Bob Fincher |
57.6% | 2,921 |
| T. Bryant Whaley | 42.4% | 2,149 |
| Total Votes | 5,070 | |
2010
Fincher ran for election in the 2010 election for Alabama House of Representatives District 37. Fincher ran unopposed in the June 1 Republican primary and was defeated by Richard Laird (D) in the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[6]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 37, General Election, 2010 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Richard Laird Incumbent |
53.6% | 8,106 | |
| Republican | Bob Fincher | 46.4% | 7,011 | |
| Total Votes | 15,117 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Bob Fincher did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Fincher's website highlighted the following themes:[1]
| “ | I will support term limits for the legislature. My past experiences have prepared me to take the next step. I have showed a willingness to work with those from the other party in pursuit of the public good. I will listen and be available to all of the citizens. I am deeply concerned about the direction our country is headed. We have become a society which encourages government dependence rather than self-reliance. I see the foundations upon which our culture was built being eroded and swept away. I promise you honesty and transparency in all that I do. No one will work harder to bring jobs and economic development to this area.[7] | ” |
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2010
In 2010, Fincher's endorsements included the following:[8]
- The Alabama Tea Party Express
Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 6 to May 9.
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2023
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In 2023, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from March 7 to June 6.
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2022
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In 2022, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from January 11 to April 7.
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2021
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In 2021, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 2 to May 17.
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2020
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In 2020, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 4 to May 18.
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2019
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In 2019, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 29.
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2017
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In 2017, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 7 through May 19.
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2016
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In 2016, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 2 through May 4. The Legislature held a special session from August 15 to September 7.
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2015
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In 2015, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from March 3 through June 4.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Elect Bob Fincher, "Bio," accessed May 10, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Democrats, "Qualified candidates for public office list," accessed February 27, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Republican Party, "State Senate," accessed February 27, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official Democratic Primary Results," accessed June 20, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official Republican Primary Results," accessed June 20, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed July 8, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ The Alabama Tea Party Express, "Endorsements," November 2, 2010
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Alabama House of Representatives District 37 2014-Present |
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