Larry Dixon
Larry Dixon is a former Republican member of the Alabama State Senate, representing the District 25 from 1982 to 2010. Previously, he was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 1978 to 1982 and the Montgomery City Council from 1975 to 1978.
Dixon passed away from COVID-19 on December 4, 2020.[1]
Biography
Dixon earned his B.S. and his M.A. in history from Washington State University.
Committee assignments
Dixon formerly served on the following committees:
- Confirmations Committee, Alabama Senate Minority Leader Designee
- Finance and Taxation Education Committee, Alabama Senate
- Governmental Affairs Committee, Alabama Senate
- Health Committee, Alabama Senate
- Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, Alabama Senate
Elections
2010
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
Dixon was eligible for re-election but did not run in 2010.
2006
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Dixon won re-election to the 25th District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, defeating opponent Mike Chappell (D).[2]
Dixon raised $389,795 for his campaign, while Chappell raised $20,000.[3]
| Alabama State Senate, District 25 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Larry Dixon (R)
|
33,197 | |||
| Mike Chappell (D) | 11,469 | |||
2002
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2002
On November 5, 2002, Dixon won re-election to the 25th District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, defeating opponents Hobson Cox (D) and Mark Hayden (Lib).[4]
Dixon raised $277,370 for his campaign, while Cox raised $0 and Hayden raised $0.[5]
| Alabama State Senate, District 25 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Larry Dixon (R)
|
36,716 | |||
| Hobson Cox (D) | 8,996 | |||
| Mark Hayden (Lib) | 1,498 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Dixon and his wife, Gaynell, have two children and reside in Montgomery, Alabama.
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See also
- Alabama State Legislature
- Alabama State Senate
- Alabama Senate Committees
- Alabama state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ NBC News, "Former Alabama state senator dies of Covid at 78, warns in last words, 'We messed up'," December 7, 2020
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2006 election results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Funds raised by 2006 Alabama Senate candidates," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2002 election results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Funds raised by 2002 Alabama Senate candidates," accessed April 15, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Alabama House of Representatives 1978–1982 |
Succeeded by ' |
| Preceded by ' |
Alabama State Senate District 25 1982–2010 |
Succeeded by Dick L. Brewbaker |
