Kerry Rich
Kerry Rich (Republican Party) was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 26. He assumed office on November 3, 2010. He left office on November 9, 2022.
Rich (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Alabama House of Representatives to represent District 26. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Rich's professional experience includes owning and managing various radio stations. He also served as the legislative director for Alabama Governor Fob James (R) from 1996 to 1998.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Rich was assigned to the following committees:
- Insurance Committee, Chair
2021-2022
Rich was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Committee on Public Accounts (Decommissioned)
- Transportation Committee (Decommissioned)
- House Education Policy Committee
- Insurance Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Rich was assigned to the following committees:
- House Education Policy Committee
- Insurance Committee, Chair
- Transportation Committee (Decommissioned)
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Rich served on the following committees:
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| • Education Policy, Vice chair |
| • Ethics and Campaign Finance |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
Rich served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
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| • Insurance |
| • Rules |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Kerry Rich did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 26
Incumbent Kerry Rich won election in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 26 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kerry Rich (R) | 98.5 | 8,948 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 132 | ||
| Total votes: 9,080 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 26
Incumbent Kerry Rich advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 26 on June 5, 2018.
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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 Kerry Rich defeated Ginger Fletcher in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[2][3][4][5]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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 Kerry Rich Incumbent |
54.4% | 2,178 |
| Ginger Fletcher | 45.6% | 1,829 |
| Total Votes | 4,007 | |
2010
Rich and Tim Bollinger defeated Nathan Broadhurst, Peggie Haney, Corey Ladun Hill, and Jeff Stone in the primary, and Rich defeated Bollinger in the primary runoff. He then defeated Randall White in the November 2 general election.[6][7]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 26 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kerry Rich (R)
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7,203 | |||
| Randall White (D) | 4,873 | |||
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 26 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kerry Rich (R)
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1,315 | |||
| Tim Bollinger (R)
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1,261 | |||
| Corey Ladun Hill (R) | 800 | |||
| Jeff Stone (R) | 777 | |||
| Peggie Haney (R) | 459 | |||
| Nathan Broadhurst (R) | 271 | |||
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 26 Rep Primary Runoff (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kerry Rich (R)
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2,597 | |||
| Tim Bollinger (R) | 2,394 | |||
Campaign themes
2010
Rich's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[8]
- Illegal Immigration
- Excerpt: "The Federal government has totally failed in its responsibility, especially in securing the border."
- Jobs
- Excerpt: "People run for office and tell people they are somehow going to wave a magic wand and suddenly create all these high paying jobs. That is simply untrue and it hurts the credibility and trust in government to make such outrageous claims."
- Education
- Excerpt: "I am a long time supporter of public education. A quality education is essential for creating jobs. In order to have a good education system that produces good students you must have good teachers."
- Education Funding
- Excerpt: "More and more people are coming to the conclusion that there must be reform in how education is funded. The problem we face is the huge fluctuation in revenues."
- Ethics Reform
- Excerpt: "The Alabama Ethics law has been a paper tiger in many respects. The Ethics Commission needs subpoena power. Without this it will continue to be a paper tiger."
- Transportation
- Excerpt: "I have long recognized the importance of transportation to the growth of our economy. I have a very good record in this regard."
- Pro Life
- Excerpt: "I have a pro-life record. I have always voted pro-life and I have a record to prove it. Abortion is one of the issues where I strongly disagree with the Democrat party."
- Agriculture
- Excerpt: "Agriculture is vitally important to the economy of Sand Mountain. Most farmers don’t ask for special favors. However, they don’t want unnecessary taxes or undue government burdens placed on them."
- Constitutional Revision
- Excerpt: "I have long supported Constitutional Revision. "
- Pac to Pac Transfers
- Excerpt: "I will strongly support legislation that will STOP THIS NONSENSE. If I receive money from XYZ Pac it should be the law that I have to disclose where that money came from and who gave it to me."
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
In 2010, Rich's endorsements included the following:[9]
- The Alabama Tea Party Express
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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 House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Alabama State Legislature
- Alabama state legislative districts
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Alabama Political Reporter, "Christian Coalition of Alabama Selects Kerry Rich as their State Representative of the Year," April 12, 2013
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Alabama2010.com, "Alabama GOP primary results," accessed May 5, 2014 (dead link)
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed July 8, 2015
- ↑ Kerry Rich's campaign website, "Issues," November 2, 2010
- ↑ The Alabama Tea Party Express, "Endorsements," November 2, 2010
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| Preceded by - |
Alabama House of Representatives District 26 2010-2022 |
Succeeded by Brock Colvin (R) |
