James Buskey
James E. Buskey (b. April 10, 1937) is a former Democratic member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 99 from 1976 to 2018.
Buskey passed away in November 2024.[1]
Biography
At the time of his service in the state House, Buskey's professional experience included working as an organizer at Commonwealth National Bank and director of the Franklin Memorial Clinic. He also served as principal of E.S. Chestang Middle School, assistant principal at LeFlore High School, and assistant principal at Williamson High School.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Buskey served on the following committees:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • County and Municipal Government, Ranking member |
| • Mobile County Legislation, Vice chair |
| • Rules, Ranking member |
| • Ways and Means Education, Ranking member |
2011-2012
Buskey served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
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| • Mobile County Legislation |
| • Rules, Ranking Member |
| • Ways and Means Education, Ranking Member |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
James Buskey did not file to run for re-election.
2014
Elections for the Alabama House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014; a runoff election took place where necessary on July 15, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 7, 2014. Incumbent James Buskey defeated Henry Haseeb in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[2][3][4][5]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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 James Buskey Incumbent |
72.7% | 2,301 |
| Henry Haseeb | 27.3% | 865 |
| Total Votes | 3,166 | |
2010
Buskey won re-election to the 99th District seat in 2010. He defeated Henry Haseeb in the primary. He then ran uncontested in the November 2 general election.[6][7]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 99 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James Buskey (D)
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8,554 | |||
| Rashawn Figures (I) | 1,800 | |||
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 99 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James Buskey (D)
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2,952 | |||
| Henry Haseeb (D) | 996 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Buskey was re-elected to the 99th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[8]
Buskey raised $77,749 for his campaign.[9]
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 29.
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2017
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In 2017, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 7 through May 19.
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2016
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In 2016, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 2 through May 4. The Legislature held a special session from August 15 to September 7.
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2015
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In 2015, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from March 3 through June 4.
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2014
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In 2014, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 4.
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Personal
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At the time of his service in the state House, Buskey had a wife, Virginia. Buskey was also a member of Aimwell Baptist Church, Alabama Democratic Conference, Alabama State Education Association, National Education Association and Omega Psi Phi.[10]
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
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ Alabama Political Reporter, “James E. Buskey, longtime Alabama state representative, dies at age 87" accessed November 12, 2024
- ↑ Alabama Democrats, "Qualified candidates for public office list," accessed February 27, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Republican Party, "State Senate," accessed February 27, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official Democratic Primary Results," accessed June 20, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official Republican Primary Results," accessed June 20, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Democratic primary results and runoff candidates," June 11, 2010
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Buskey
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| Preceded by ' |
Alabama House District 99 1976–2018 |
Succeeded by Sam Jones (D) |
