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Priscilla Dunn (Alabama)
Priscilla Dunn (Democratic Party) was a member of the Alabama State Senate, representing District 19. She assumed office in 2009. She left office on November 9, 2022.
Dunn (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Alabama State Senate to represent District 19. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
She served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 1998 to 2009.
Dunn passed away on September 17, 2024.[1]
Biography
Dunn earned her B.S. from Alabama State University and her M.A. from the University of Montevallo.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Dunn was assigned to the following committees:
- Local Legislation Jefferson County Committee, no longer in office
2021-2022
Dunn was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Dunn was assigned to the following committees:
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Dunn served on the following committees:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • County and Municipal Government |
| • Finance and Taxation General Fund |
| • Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development |
| • Governmental Affairs |
| • Jefferson County Legislation |
2011-2012
Dunn served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Confirmations |
| • Finance and Taxation General Fund |
| • Governmental Affairs |
| • Local Legislation No. 2 |
| • Rules |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2022
Priscilla Dunn 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 19
Incumbent Priscilla Dunn won election in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 19 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Priscilla Dunn (D) | 98.2 | 38,668 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.8 | 715 | ||
| Total votes: 39,383 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 19
Incumbent Priscilla Dunn advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 19 on June 5, 2018.
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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. Incumbent Priscilla Dunn was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[2][3][4][5]
2010
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
Dunn won re-election to the District 19 seat in 2010. She defeated Nathan J. Reed in the primary, receiving 10,862 votes to Reed's 2,043. She then ran unopposed in the November 2 general election.[6][7]
| Alabama State Senate, District 19 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Priscilla Dunn (D)
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10,862 | |||
| Nathan J. Reed (D) | 2,043 | |||
2009
A special election was called to fill the District 19 seat after it was vacated following the conviction of Edward McClain on charges of conspiracy, mail fraud, bribery and money laundering.[8][9] Dunn qualified to run in the Democratic special primary election, which was held on May 12, 2009. Dunn and Representative Merika Coleman (D) advanced to the Democratic special primary runoff on June 30, 2009. Dunn defeated Coleman in the runoff.[10]
Secretary of State Beth Chapman canceled the general special election scheduled for August 18 because no other candidate qualified to run and Jefferson County was low on funding. This resulted in Dunn winning the seat.[11]
Campaign finance summary
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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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Personal
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Dunn has been a member of the Bessemer Civic Center Board of Directors, secretary for Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama and president of the Humanistic Challengers Federated Club.[12]
See also
- Alabama State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Alabama State Legislature
- Alabama state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ WVTM13, Former Alabama State Sen. Priscilla Dunn dies at 80" accessed September 17, 2024
- ↑ 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, "2010 Democratic primary results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed July 8, 2015
- ↑ "Al.com," "Priscilla Dunn wins Democratic runoff for state Senate," accessed September 9. 2013
- ↑ "Al.com," "Former state Sen. E.B. McClain sentenced to 5 years, 10 months," accessed September 9. 2013
- ↑ AL.com, "Priscilla Dunn wins Democratic runoff for state Senate," June 30, 2009
- ↑ Birmingham News, "Secretary of State Beth Chapman says she is canceling the August special election for state Senate District 19, since Democrat Priscilla Dunn is unopposed," July 21, 2009
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Priscilla Dunn's Biography," accessed July 10, 2015
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Alabama State Senate District 19 2009-2022 |
Succeeded by Merika Coleman (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Alabama House of Representatives District 56 1998-2009 |
Succeeded by - |
