Bobby Denton
Bobby E. Denton is a former Democratic member of the Alabama State Senate, representing the 1st District from 1978 to 2010.
Biography
Denton earned his B.A. from the University of Alabama. His professional experience includes working as the Director of Development at Northwest Shoals Community College in Muscle Shoals.
Committee assignments
Denton formerly served on the following committees:
- Banking and Insurance Committee, Alabama Senate
- Business and Labor Committee, Alabama Senate
- Education Committee, Alabama Senate
- Finance and Taxation Education Committee, Alabama Senate
- Governmental Affairs Committee, Alabama Senate
- Industrial Development and Recruitment Committee, Alabama Senate
- Rules Committee, Alabama Senate
Elections
2010
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
Denton was eligible for re-election but did not run in 2010.
2006
On November 7, 2006, Denton won re-election to the 1st District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, defeating opponent Buddy Brook (R).[1]
Denton raised $443,089 for his campaign, while Brook raised $93,503.[2]
| Alabama State Senate, District 1 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Bobby Denton (D)
|
23,862 | |||
| Buddy Brook (R) | 13,531 | |||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Denton won re-election to the 1st District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, defeating opponent Quinton Hanson (R).[3]
Denton raised $222,888 for his campaign, while Hanson raised $29,365.[4]
| Alabama State Senate, District 1 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bobby Denton (D)
|
25,174 | |||
| Quinton Hanson (R) | 14,347 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Denton has three children and resides in Tuscumbia, Alabama.
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See also
- Alabama State Legislature
- Alabama State Senate
- Alabama Senate Committees
- Alabama state legislative districts
External links
- Senator Denton's Personal website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart biography - Bobby E. Denton
- Campaign Contributions: 2006 2002 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2006 election results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Funds raised by 2006 Alabama Senate candidates," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2002 election results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Funds raised by 2002 Alabama Senate candidates," accessed April 15, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Alabama State Senate District 1 1978–2010 |
Succeeded by Tammy Irons |
