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Dexter Grimsley
Dexter Grimsley (Democratic Party) was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 85. He assumed office on November 3, 2010. He left office on November 9, 2022.
Grimsley (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Alabama House of Representatives to represent District 85. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Grimsley earned his B.S. in psychology from Northwestern State University in 1993. His professional experience includes working as a chief juvenile probation officer for Henry County.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Grimsley was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Grimsley was assigned to the following committees:
- Transportation Committee (Decommissioned)
- Ways and Means Education Committee
- Agriculture and Forestry Committee
- Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee
- House Local Legislation Committee
2019-2020
Grimsley was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Forestry Committee
- Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee
- House Local Legislation Committee
- Ways and Means Education Committee
- Transportation Committee (Decommissioned)
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Grimsley served on the following committees:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture and Forestry |
| • Children and Senior Advocacy |
| • Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure |
2011-2012
Grimsley served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture and Forestry |
| • Local Legislation |
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 85
Rick Rehm defeated incumbent Dexter Grimsley in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 85 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Rick Rehm (R) | 54.0 | 6,665 |
 | Dexter Grimsley (D) | 46.0 | 5,668 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 2 | ||
| Total votes: 12,335 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Dexter Grimsley advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 85.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Rick Rehm advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 85.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Payne Henderson (R)
2018
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent Dexter Grimsley defeated J. Ron Wilson in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 85 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dexter Grimsley (D) | 53.8 | 7,315 |
| J. Ron Wilson (R) | 46.1 | 6,266 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 21 | ||
| Total votes: 13,602 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent Dexter Grimsley defeated Earl Jones in the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 85 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dexter Grimsley | 81.6 | 2,075 |
| Earl Jones | 18.4 | 468 | ||
| Total votes: 2,543 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 85
J. Ron Wilson advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 85 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | J. Ron Wilson | |
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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. Incumbent Dexter Grimsley was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Bobby Lewis defeated Ron Wilson in the Republican primary. Grimsley defeated Lewis in the general election.[1][2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Dexter Grimsley Incumbent |
62.9% | 5,777 | |
| Republican | Bobby Lewis | 37.1% | 3,405 | |
| NA | Write-In | 0.1% | 5 | |
| Total Votes | 9,187 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Bobby Lewis |
62.7% | 1,537 |
| Ron Wilson | 37.3% | 913 |
| Total Votes | 2,450 | |
2010
Grimsley and Anthony J. Keith defeated Amos Newsome and Ed Vaughn in the primary, and Grimsley defeated Keith in the primary runoff. He then defeated Jody Singleton in the November 2 general election.[5][6]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 85 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Dexter Grimsley (D)
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6,692 | |||
| Jody Singleton (R) | 6,255 | |||
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 85 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Dexter Grimsley (D)
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1,892 | |||
| Anthony J. Keith (D)
|
1,186 | |||
| Ed Vaughn (D) | 626 | |||
| Amos Newsome (D) | 486 | |||
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 85 Dem Primary Runoff (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Dexter Grimsley (D)
|
1,847 | |||
| Anthony J. Keith (D) | 1,201 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
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2022
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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2014
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In 2014, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 4.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 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, "Democratic primary results and runoff candidates," June 11, 2010
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed July 8, 2015
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| Preceded by - |
Alabama House of Representatives District 85 2010-2022 |
Succeeded by Rick Rehm (R) |
