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Jimmy Holley
Jimmy Holley (Republican Party) was a member of the Alabama State Senate, representing District 31. He assumed office in 1998. He left office on November 9, 2022.
Holley (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Alabama State Senate to represent District 31. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Holley served as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 1974 to 1994. Holley was a Democrat until January 10, 2007, when he announced he would become a Republican.
Holley passed away on November 4, 2024.[1]
Biography
Holley was born on July 30, 1944. He received his bachelor's degree and his master's degree from East Tennessee State University. His professional experience includes working in the pharmaceutical industry.[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Holley was assigned to the following committees:
- Children and Youth Health Committee, no longer in office
- Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee
- Governmental Affairs Committee, Chair
- Senate Rules Committee
- Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety Committee
- Reapportionment Committee (Decommissioned)
- Housing Finance Authority
2021-2022
Holley was assigned to the following committees:
- Reapportionment Committee (Decommissioned)
- Children and Youth Health Committee
- Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee
- Governmental Affairs Committee, Chair
- Senate Rules Committee
- Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety Committee
2019-2020
Holley was assigned to the following committees:
- Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee
- Governmental Affairs Committee, Chair
- Senate Rules Committee
- Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety Committee
- Reapportionment Committee (Decommissioned)
- Transportation Committee (Decommissioned)
- Children and Youth Health Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Holley served on the following committees:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Finance and Taxation Education |
| • Governmental Affairs, Chair |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation and Energy |
| • Veterans and Military Affairs |
2011-2012
Holley served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Energy and Natural Resources |
| • Governmental Affairs, Chair |
| • Reapportionment |
| • Rules, Vice chair |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans and Military Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2022
Jimmy Holley did not file to run for re-election.
2018
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Alabama State Senate District 31
Incumbent Jimmy Holley won election in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 31 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jimmy Holley (R) | 98.5 | 33,137 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 510 | ||
| Total votes: 33,647 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama State Senate District 31
Incumbent Jimmy Holley advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama State Senate District 31 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | ||
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2014
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Alabama State Senate 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. Larry Greenwood was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Jimmy Holley defeated Garreth Moore in the Republican primary. Holley defeated Greenwood in the general election.[3][4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Jimmy Holley Incumbent |
72.7% | 23,067 | |
| Democratic | Larry Greenwood | 27.2% | 8,627 | |
| NA | Write-In | 0.1% | 43 | |
| Total Votes | 31,737 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Jimmy Holley Incumbent |
58% | 11,272 |
| Garreth Moore | 42% | 8,172 |
| Total Votes | 19,444 | |
2010
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
Holley won re-election to District 31 seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the November 2 general election.[7]
2006
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Holley won re-election to the District 31 Seat in the Alabama State Senate, defeating opponent Dwight Adams (R).[8]
| Alabama State Senate, District 31 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jimmy Holley (D)
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19,323 | |||
| Dwight Adams (R) | 14,979 | |||
2002
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2002
On November 5, 2002, Holley won re-election to the 31st District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, defeating opponent Gregory B. White (R).[9]
| Alabama State Senate, District 31 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jimmy Holley (D)
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22,517 | |||
| Gregory B. White (R) | 11,935 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2016 presidential endorsement
✓ Holley endorsed Jeb Bush for the Republican primary in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.[10]
- See also: Endorsements for Jeb Bush
Holley was endorsed by:
- The Alabama Tea Party Express[11]
Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from January 11 to April 7.
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2021
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In 2021, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 2 to May 17.
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2020
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In 2020, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 4 to May 18.
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2019
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In 2019, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 31.
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2018
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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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See also
- Alabama State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Alabama State Legislature
- Alabama state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ News 4, “Flags to be flown half-staff for late Senator Holley" accessed November 1, 2024
- ↑ The Alabama Legislature, "Senator Holley, Jimmy District/Bio," accessed May 1, 2017
- ↑ Alabama Democrats, "Qualified candidates for public office list," accessed February 25, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Republican Party, "State Senate," accessed February 25, 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, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed July 8, 2015
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2006 election results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2002 election results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ AL.com, "Jeb Bush presidential bid picks up 3 endorsement from Alabama lawmakers," October 22, 2015
- ↑ The Alabama Tea Party Express, "Endorsements," November 2, 2010
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Alabama State Senate District 31 1998-2022 |
Succeeded by Josh Carnley (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Alabama House of Representatives District 74 1974-1994 |
Succeeded by - |
