Hinton Mitchem
Hinton Mitchem is a former Democratic member of the Alabama State Senate, representing the District 9 from 1978 to 2010. Previously, he was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 1975 through 1978.
Senator Mitchem was elected President Pro Tempore of the Senate on January 9, 2007, by a margin of 18-17 over the efforts of a coalition of Republicans and disaffected Democrats to elect leadership that would be more favorable to Gov. Riley. Mitchem resigned this post on February 5, 2009.
Biography
Mitchem's professional experience includes owning Mitchem Tractor Company Incorporated.
Committee assignments
Mitchem formerly served on the following committees:
- Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee, Alabama Senate
- Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities Committee, Alabama Senate
- Confirmations Committee, Alabama Senate Chairperson
- Finance and Taxation General Fund, Alabama Senate
- Health Committee, Alabama Senate
- Rules Committee, Alabama Senate
- Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, Alabama Senate
Elections
2010
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
Mitchem was eligible for re-election but did not run in 2010.
2006
On November 7, 2006, Mitchem won re-election to the 9th District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, defeating opponent Bill Ingram (R).[1]
Mitchem raised $497,044 for his campaign, while Ingram raised $225,554.[2]
| Alabama State Senate, District 9 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Hinton Mitchem (D)
|
21,570 | |||
| Bill Ingram (R) | 18,766 | |||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Mitchem won re-election to the 9th District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, defeating opponent Doris Edmonds (R).[3]
Mitchem raised $286,775 for his campaign, while Edmonds raised $18,550.[4]
| Alabama State Senate, District 9 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Hinton Mitchem (D)
|
24,603 | |||
| Doris Edmonds (R) | 16,995 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Mitchem has three children and resides in Union Grove, Alabama.
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See also
- Alabama State Legislature
- Alabama State Senate
- Alabama Senate Committees
- Alabama state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2006 election results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Funds raised by 2006 Alabama Senate candidates," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2002 election results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Funds raised by 2002 Alabama Senate candidates," accessed April 15, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Alabama House of Representatives 1975–1978 |
Succeeded by ' |
| Preceded by ' |
Alabama State Senate District 9 1978–2010 |
Succeeded by Clay Scofield |
