David Grimes
David Grimes was a 2014 Republican candidate for District 77 of the Alabama House of Representatives.
Grimes was a Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 73 from 2002 to 2010.
Biography
Grimes' professional experience includes working as a Registered Representative with Princor Financial Corporation.
He serves as Deacon at Trinity Presbyterian Church and is a member of Lifeline Children's Services Incorporated Board, Montgomery Lions Club, Young Men's Christian Association Camp Chandler Board, Montgomery Rotary Club and Board Member/President of the Garden District Homeowners Association and Colverdale Homeowners Association.[1]
Committee assignments
Grimes formerly served on the following committees:
- Banking and Insurance Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Commerce Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Internal Affairs Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Montgomery County Legislation Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Economic Development (Ranking Minority Member)
- Subcommittee on Insurance Regulations (Vice Chair)
Elections
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. Incumbent John Knight was unopposed in the Democratic primary. David Grimes was unopposed in the Republican primary. Knight defeated Grimes in the general election.[2][3][4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  John Knight Incumbent |
64.4% | 6,891 | |
| Republican | David Grimes | 35.3% | 3,775 | |
| NA | Write-In | 0.3% | 30 | |
| Total Votes | 10,696 | |||
2010
Grimes lost his re-election bid to the 73rd District seat in 2010. He defeated Jeremy Walker in the primary. He was defeated by Joseph Lister Hubbard in the November 2 general election.[7][8]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 73 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joseph Lister Hubbard (D)
|
8,137 | |||
| David Grimes (R) | 7,825 | |||
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 73 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Grimes (R)
|
2,967 | |||
| Jeremy Walker (R) | 2,890 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Grimes was re-elected to the 73rd District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, defeating opponent Larry A. Grewelle (D).[9]
Grimes raised $125,052 for his campaign, while Grewelle raised $29,640.[10]
| Alabama State House, District 73 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Grimes (R)
|
8,096 | |||
| Larry A. Grewelle (D) | 4,926 | |||
Endorsements
Grimes was endorsed by:
- The Alabama Tea Party Express[11]
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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See also
- Alabama House of Representatives
- Alabama House of Representatives District 77
- Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Alabama State Legislature
External links
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed September 19, 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
- ↑ Montgomery Advertiser, "Campaign 2014: Results for Alabama state elections ," November 5, 2014
- ↑ Alabama2010.com, "Alabama GOP primary results," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed July 8, 2015
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2006 election results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alabama House spending, 2006," accessed September 19, 2014
- ↑ The Alabama Tea Party Express, "Endorsements," November 2, 2010
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Alabama House District 73 2002–2010 |
Succeeded by Joseph Lister Hubbard |
