DuWayne Bridges
DuWayne Bridges (b. June 10, 1946) is a former Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 38 from 2000 to 2014. Bridges did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Bridges is the owner and president of Bridges/Perlis Travel Plaza and Bridges Western Wear and Antiques. He previously served as director of the Inter-Cel Telephone Company, and as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps from 1964-1968.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Bridges served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Subcommittee on Regulations
- Subcommittee on Criminal Justice
Issues
Bridges' answers to the Alabama State Legislative Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test are available. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[1] When asked his top priorities he stated:
"Top priority is to expose how the labor union is controlling the teachers & schools by misleading them in graduation information & skewed political Philosophy. This endeavor would not require additional funding - only the willingness to expose Paul and Joe from the AEA. I believe job training for new & existing industry is important & we should re-direct some monies from the tax breaks we offer to fund them."
Elections
2010
Bridges won re-election to the 38th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Huey P. Long in the November 2 general election.[2]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 38 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 DuWayne Bridges (R)
|
5,980 | |||
| Huey P. Long (D) | 5,748 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Bridges won election to the 38th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, defeating opponent Mark Carlton (D).[3]
Bridges raised $139,715 for his campaign, while Carlton raised $139,827.[4]
| Alabama State House, District 38 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| DuWayne Bridges (R)
|
5,196 | |||
| Mark Carlton (D) | 5,045 | |||
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Endorsements
2010
In 2010, Bridges' endorsements included the following:[5]
- The Alabama Tea Party Express
Personal
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Bridges and his wife Patricia have two children.
Bridges is a member of the Assembly of God Church, Chattahoochee Valley Hospital Board, Gideon's International, and the Opelika-Auburn Chamber of Commerce.[6]
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2014
In 2014, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 4.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Recent news
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See also
- Alabama House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Alabama State Legislature
- Alabama state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative and voting track record
- Alabama House Republican Caucus
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Bridges Issue Positions
- ↑ 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," November 4, 2006
- ↑ The Alabama Tea Party Express, "Endorsements," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Bridges
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Alabama House District 38 2000–2014 |
Succeeded by Isaac Whorton (R) |
