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Greg Varner
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Greg Varner was a Democratic candidate for District 13 of the Alabama State Senate. The primary election was on June 1, 2010, and the general election was on November 2, 2010.
About
Varner earned his degree from Georgia Tech, studying economics, international policy, and city planning. He then received his J.D. from Regent University School of Law in Virginia. Varner opened a law firm in Ashland in 2000 and has worked in that position since.[1]
Campaign themes
2010
Varner's website highlighted the following campaign issues:[2]
- Create Local Jobs
- Excerpt: "Small businesses and their success must become our focus in order to create more skilled job opportunities."
- A Pro-Life, Pro-Family Democrat
- Excerpt: "I am committed to the causes dear to many of you: protection of the unborn, preservation of traditional marriage, the safeguarding of religious liberty, and conservation of the Second Amendment. "
- A New Vision for Alabama
- Excerpt: "Our responsibility to future generations has been sacrificed and we all sense a disconnection between what we believe and the policies that rule our lives... I feel within my heart a burning desire to make that difference, to be the voice of reason, to fight for the ideals that made this country great."
- Revitalize Family Farms
- Excerpt: "If we lose our ability to feed ourselves, we will not only become held hostage by global food prices, but we also become entangled in foreign government interests and agendas."
- Protecting the Family
- Excerpt: "A stable, healthy family represents the best way to grow a country and maintain a prosperous economy."
- Rebuild Wealth of Working People
- Excerpt: "I believe we can create an environment where the entrepreneurial spirit of the poor, working, and middle classes can thrive. I believe we must provide everyone an opportunity to prosper, not just those “too big to fail.”"
- Demand World Class Schools
- Excerpt: "Our children are our future; we must invest in their foundation and build a legacy for our grandchildren. This is our duty as parents and grandparents."
Elections
2010
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
Varner defeated opponent Russell Emrick in the June 1 primary. He was defeated by Gerald Dial in the general election.[3][4]
| Alabama State Senate, District 13 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Gerald Dial (R)
|
18,800 | |||
| Greg Varner (D) | 18,443 | |||
| Alabama State Senate, District 13 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Greg Varner (D)
|
6,487 | |||
| Russell Emrick (D) | 2,363 | |||
Personal
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Varner and his wife, Kelly, have three daughters.[1]
External links
- Greg Varner's campaign website
- List of Democratic candidates certified for the June 1, 2010, primary in Alabama
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Greg Varner on Facebook
- The Wetumpka Herald, Senate, House elections will be critical
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Project Vote Smart," "Greg Varner's Biography" accessed October 5, 2013 (Archived)
- ↑ Greg Varner's campaign website, Issues
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "2010 Democratic primary results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed July 8, 2015
Current members of the Alabama State Senate
Leadership
Majority Leader:Steve Livingston
Minority Leader:Bobby Singleton
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Tim Melson (R)
District 2
Tom Butler (R)
District 3
Arthur Orr (R)
District 4
Garlan Gudger (R)
District 5
Matt Woods (R)
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Larry Stutts (R)
District 7
Sam Givhan (R)
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Steve Livingston (R)
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Wes Kitchens (R)
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Andrew Jones (R)
District 11
Lance Bell (R)
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Keith Kelley (R)
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Randy Price (R)
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April Weaver (R)
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Dan Roberts (R)
District 16
J.T. Waggoner (R)
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Shay Shelnutt (R)
District 18
District 19
Merika Coleman (D)
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District 21
Gerald Allen (R)
District 22
Greg Albritton (R)
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Robert Stewart (D)
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Bobby Singleton (D)
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Will Barfoot (R)
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Kirk Hatcher (D)
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Jay Hovey (R)
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Billy Beasley (D)
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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)
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