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Garry Bearden
Garry Bearden was a Democratic candidate for District 36 of the Alabama House of Representatives. The primary election was on June 1, 2010, and the general election was on November 2, 2010.
Biography
Bearden has served as the Mayor of the City of Weaver and the Superintendent of the Weaver Water Board.
Bearden worked for Super Valu Stores for 23 years. He then began working for Supermarket Planning Equipment and Construction Services, Inc., B & B Storage, Inc., and Bearden Properties.
Campaign themes
2010
Bearden's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
- Family Values
- Excerpt: "He believes that his solid family background is, and will continue to be, of great benefit in his service to the public."
- Jobs
- Excerpt: "Garry Bearden's innovative ideas, personal involvement and dedication to the effort will attract industry to the area as well as keep existing industry in the area."
- Peoples Right to Vote
- Excerpt: "Garry Bearden believes that the public is too often excluded from the political process in Montgomery. He believes that the people should decide issues such as gambling and the exemption of sales tax on food. Let the people vote!"
Elections
2010
Bearden was uncontested in the June 1 primary. He was defeated by incumbent Randy Wood (R) in the November 2 general election.[2]
Alabama House of Representatives, District 36 General Election (2010) | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Candidates | Votes | |||
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10,612 | |||
Garry Bearden (D) | 3,301 |
External links
- Garry Bearden's campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- List of Democratic candidates certified for the June 1, 2010, primary in Alabama
- The Wetumpka Herald, Senate, House elections will be critical
Footnotes