George Flowers

George Flowers

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George Flowers was a Republican candidate for District 29 of the Alabama State Senate. The primary election was on June 1, 2010, and the general election was on November 2, 2010.

Biography

Flowers attended and received degrees from both Auburn University and the University of Alabama. He is the president of Cox Swimming Pools, Inc.

Campaign themes

2010

Flowers' website listed the following issues:

• Creating Jobs and Economic Development

Excerpt: "George is committed to creating an economic environment that leads to jobs and opportunity... He’ll fight against tax increases that harm working families and small businesses, and he’ll stand up to the special interests in Montgomery to end wasteful spending and stop government growth."

• Ethics Reform in State Government

Excerpt: "George will work to restore honesty and integrity to state government. He supports passing tough ethics measures that discourage government corruption while promising swift and severe punishment for those that commit it."

• Stopping Illegal Immigration

Excerpt: "Illegal immigration is an issue that must now be addressed on the state and local level because federal officials are failing us at the national level."

• Improving Education

Excerpt: "One of George’s top priorities will be improving education for all of our children and preparing our workforce for 21st century jobs. He will work to ensure that education dollars are devoted to classroom instruction and student needs."

• Supporting our Military

Excerpt: "Ft. Rucker has a vital role in not only our national security but also the economy in our region. George will continue to support Ft. Rucker and its infrastructure needs."

Elections

2010

See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010

Flowers defeated Nathan Mathis in the June 1 primary. He was defeated by incumbent Harri Anne Smith (I) in the general election.

Alabama State Senate, District 29 General election (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Harri Anne Smith (I)		23,800
George Flowers (R)		19,225

Alabama State Senate, District 29 Republican Primary (2010)
Candidates		Votes
George Flowers (R)		12,797
Nathan Mathis (R)		7,181

Endorsements

Flowers was endorsed by:

• The Alabama Tea Party Express

Personal

Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update.
Flowers and his wife, Laura, have three children.

External links

Suggest a link

• List of Republican candidates certified for the June 1, 2010, primary in Alabama
• Biography from Project Vote Smart

Footnotes

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Current members of the Alabama State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Steve Livingston

Minority Leader:Bobby Singleton

Senators

District 1

Tim Melson (R)

District 2

Tom Butler (R)

District 3

Arthur Orr (R)

District 4

Garlan Gudger (R)

District 5

Matt Woods (R)

District 6

Larry Stutts (R)

District 7

Sam Givhan (R)

District 8

Steve Livingston (R)

District 9

Wes Kitchens (R)

District 10

Andrew Jones (R)

District 11

Lance Bell (R)

District 12

Keith Kelley (R)

District 13

Randy Price (R)

District 14

April Weaver (R)

District 15

Dan Roberts (R)

District 16

J.T. Waggoner (R)

District 17

Shay Shelnutt (R)

District 18

Rodger Smitherman (D)

District 19

Merika Coleman (D)

District 20

Linda Coleman-Madison (D)

District 21

Gerald Allen (R)

District 22

Greg Albritton (R)

District 23

Robert Stewart (D)

District 24

Bobby Singleton (D)

District 25

Will Barfoot (R)

District 26

Kirk Hatcher (D)

District 27

Jay Hovey (R)

District 28

Billy Beasley (D)

District 29

Donnie Chesteen (R)

District 30

Clyde Chambliss (R)

District 31

Josh Carnley (R)

District 32

Chris Elliott (R)

District 33

Vivian Figures (D)

District 34

Jack Williams (R)

District 35

David Sessions (R)

Republican Party (27)

Democratic Party (8)