Quinton Ross
Quinton T. Ross, Jr. (b. October 30, 1968) is a former Democratic member of the Alabama State Senate, representing District 26 from 2002 to 2017. He resigned his seat on October 2, 2017, in order to become the president of Alabama State University.[1] Ross served as state Senate minority leader from 2014 to 2017.[2]
Biography
Ross received his B.S. in political science, M.A. in education and Ed.D. in educational leadership, policy and law from Alabama State University.[3]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ross served on the following committees:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Confirmations |
| • County and Municipal Government |
| • Education and Youth Affairs, Vice chair |
| • Finance and Taxation Education |
| • Transportation and Energy |
| • Veterans and Military Affairs |
2011-2012
Ross served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Commerce, Transportation and Utilities |
| • Education, Vice chair |
| • Tourism and Marketing |
| • Veterans and Military Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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 Quinton Ross was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[4][5][6][7]
2010
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
Ross won re-election to the 26th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the November 2 general election.[8]
2006
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Ross won re-election to the 26th District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, running unopposed.[9]
2002
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2002
On November 5, 2002, Ross won election to the 26th District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, defeating opponent Beverly Ray Love (R).[10]
| Alabama State Senate, District 26 (2006) | ||||
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 Quinton Ross (D)
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23,587 | |||
| Beverly Ray Love (R) | 9,113 | |||
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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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Personal
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Ross and his wife, J. Kelly, have two children. They haved resided in Montgomery, Alabama.
Noteworthy events
Gambling bill controversy
Charges were brought against Ross for allegedly participating in a conspiracy to buy and sell votes for a gambling bill. In a ruling made on July 28, 2011, U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson denied the defense's motions for a judgment of acquittal. He refused to throw out the charges in the case despite some reservations he had claimed to have about the charges.[11]
Ross and a second defendant were acquitted of their charges. Other defendants, including Sen. Harri Anne Smith (I), were acquitted in a retrial in 2012.[12][13]
Recent news
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See also
- Alabama State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Alabama State Legislature
- Alabama state legislative districts
External links
- Quinton Ross campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Quinton T. Ross Jr.
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
- Quinton Ross on Facebook
- The Wetumpka Herald, "Senate, House elections will be critical" (Archived)
Footnotes
- ↑ Montgomery Advertiser, "Quinton Ross resigns from Ala. Senate, accepts ASU president offer," October 2, 2017
- ↑ Tuscaloosanews.com, "State Senator Quinton Ross to lead Alabama Senate minority," December 2, 2014
- ↑ Quinton Ross, "Bio," accessed July 7, 2015
- ↑ 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
- ↑ TheRepublic.com, "Alabama bingo trial judge has 'reservations,' but does not throw out any charges," July 28, 2011
- ↑ AL.com, "Sen. Quinton Ross, acquitted in Alabama bingo trial, questions the prosecution's motivations," September 18, 2011
- ↑ WBRC, "Corruption re-trial ends with 'not guilty' verdicts," accessed February 29, 2012
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| Preceded by ' |
Alabama State Senate District 26 2002-2017 |
Succeeded by David Burkette (D) |
