James Gordon (Alabama)
James O. Gordon was a Democratic member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing the 98th District from 2006 to 2010.
Biography
Gordon's professional experience includes working as a chiropractor and scrub nurse at Floyd Medical Center. He served in the United States Navy from 1982 to 1985.
Gordon is a member of the Mobile Association of Retarded Citizens, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Pleasant Valley Optimist Club, Utopia Club and Veterans of Foreign Wars.[1]
Issue positions
Gordon did not provide answers to the Alabama State Legislative Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Committee assignments
Gordon formerly served on the following committees:
- Boards and Commissions Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Constitution and Elections Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Health Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Mobile County Legislation Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Constitution Revisions
- Subcommittee on Medical Procedures
- Subcommittee on Professional Qualifications (Vice Chair)
Elections
2010
Gordon ran for re-election to the 98th District seat in 2010. He was defeated in the June 1 primary by Napoleon Bracy, Jr. and Darren L. Flott.
2006
On November 7, 2006, Gordon was elected to the 98th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[3]
Gordon raised $140,046 for his campaign.[4]
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Recent news
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See also
- Alabama State Legislature
- Alabama House of Representatives
- Alabama House Committees
- Alabama state legislative districts
External links
- James O. Gordon Homepage
- Alabama Legislature - James O. Gordon
- Project Vote Smart - James O. Gordon
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Alabama House District 98 2006–2010 |
Succeeded by Napoleon Bracy, Jr. |
