Jim Patterson (Alabama)
Jim Patterson (b. April 2, 1950) was a Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 21 from 2010 to 2017. He died from a heart attack on October 2, 2017.[1]
Biography
Patterson earned his B.S. in business from Jacksonville State University in 1972. His professional experience included working as a broker for Thompson MC Kerrior from 1976 to 1980, working for Bristol Myers from 1980 to 2008, and owning Patterson Properties. Patterson served in the United States Army as a Captain from 1972 to 1976. Patterson's political experience included his service on the School Board of Madison County from 1988 to 2000.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Patterson served on the following committees:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education Policy |
| • Health |
| • Madison County Legislation |
2011-2012
Patterson served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Health |
| • Local Legislation |
| • Madison County Legislation |
Campaign themes
2010
Patterson's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
- Economic Development
- Excerpt: "Every candidate claims to be for Economic Development, but Jim Patterson has a true understanding of the subject. Economic Development is not just creating jobs, but creating a long-term sustainable source of income for the citizens of House District 21 and North Alabama alike."
- Education
- Excerpt: "Jim Patterson has a plan that partners local industries with the two-year college system to create Certificate and Associates degree programs that are tailored to their workforce needs."
- Ethics
- Excerpt: "Its time to change the landscape of Montgomery and return the power to the People of Alabama. It all starts by passing meaningful Ethics Reform Laws."
- Roads
- Excerpt: "It is time for a State Representative that is going to join a team to bring funding for roads to North Alabama."
- Illegal Immigration
- Excerpt: "Jim Patterson believes that in order to have a truly sovereign nation, we must be able to secure our borders and put an end to illegal immigrants’ infiltration of our jobs, our hospitals and the social services that were intended for our country’s citizens who are in need."
- Taxes
- Excerpt: "In addition to good schools, a trainable workforce and safe roads and infrastructure, the final piece of the puzzle to attract new corporations and their jobs is low taxes."
- Socialized Health Care (Obamacare)
- Excerpt: "Obamacare, or recent Healthcare Reform Bill that forces the people to subscribe to or participate in a social healthcare system, is the biggest breach of personal rights and responsibilities that has ever been enacted on the citizens of the United State [sic] in our history."
- Gambling in Alabama
- Excerpt: "Though Jim Patterson does not personally believe that gambling is something we need in Alabama, he will allow a clean bill, free from special interest protections, loop holes for corruption and creation of gambling monopolies, to come to a vote by the people of the State of Alabama."
- 2nd Amendment - Gun Rights
- Excerpt: "He will always insure the citizens of Alabama never have there 2nd Amendment right to bear arms taken from them."
- Pro-Life
- Excerpt: "Jim Patterson appreciates the sanctity of life and believes that life begins at conception."
- Marriage
- Excerpt: "Jim will not support legislation to allow same-sex marriages in the State of Alabama."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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. C. Terry Jones defeated Patrick A. Jones in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Jim Patterson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Patterson then defeated Jones in the general election.[3][4][5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Jim Patterson Incumbent |
67.3% | 9,428 | |
| Democratic | C. Terry Jones | 32.6% | 4,558 | |
| NA | Write-In | 0.1% | 13 | |
| Total Votes | 13,999 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
C. Terry Jones |
60.4% | 682 |
| Patrick A. Jones | 39.6% | 447 |
| Total Votes | 1,129 | |
2010
Patterson defeated incumbent Democrat Randy Hinshaw in the November 2 general election.[8]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 21 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Patterson (R)
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6,654 | |||
| Randy Hinshaw (D) | 6,201 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
In 2010, Patterson's endorsements included the following:[9]
- The Alabama Tea Party Express
Personal
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Patterson and his wife, Susan, had three children.
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2017
In 2017, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 7 through May 19.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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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
- Jim Patterson on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ AL.com, "State legislator Jim Patterson dies suddenly," October 2, 2017
- ↑ Jim Patterson campaign website, "Issues," November 2, 2010
- ↑ 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
- ↑ AL.com, "Alabama 2014 general election: Results for statewide and congressional races," November 4, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed July 8, 2015
- ↑ The Alabama Tea Party Express, "2012 endorsements," accessed January 6, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Randy Hinshaw |
Alabama House District 21 2010–2017 |
Succeeded by Rex Reynolds |
