Richard Laird (Alabama)
Richard J. Laird (b. July 4, 1939) is a former Independent member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 37 from 1978 to 2014. Laird did not seek re-election in 2014.
Laird changed his party affiliation from Democratic to Independent following the 2012 election.
Laird passed away on December 14, 2020.[1]
Biography
Laird is the president and owner of Ranco Incorporated Real Estate and Development and has also owned Laird's 5 and 10. He served on the Roanoke City Council from 1972-1976.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Laird served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Subcommittee on Resolutions
- Ways and Means General Fund Committee, Alabama House of Representatives, Ranking Minority Member
- Subcommittee on Appropriations
Elections
2010
Laird won re-election to the 37th District seat in 2010. He defeated Rodney Walker in the primary. He then defeated Bob Fincher in the November 2 general election.[2][3]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 37 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Richard Laird (D)
|
8,106 | |||
| Bob Fincher (R) | 7,011 | |||
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 37 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Richard Laird (D)
|
3,950 | |||
| Rodney Walker (D) | 2,595 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Laird was re-elected to the 37th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, defeating opponent Pete Ward (R).[4]
Laird raised $125,611 for his campaign, while Ward raised $11,095.[5]
| Alabama State House, District 37 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Richard Laird (D)
|
9,323 | |||
| Pete Ward (R) | 4,008 | |||
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Personal
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Laird and his wife Peggy have one child.
Laird is a member of the Alabama and Roakone County Cattlemen's Association and Farm Bureau, Alabama Farmers Federation, Handley Avenue Church of God, Randolph County Camp of Gideons International, Randolph County Development Association, Roanoke Rotary Club, Randolph County Boy Scouts of America, and the Randolph County Cattleman's Association and Farm Bureau.[6]
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2014
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
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ The Randolph Leader, "Former Representative Richard Laird dies," December 16, 2020
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Democratic primary results and runoff candidates," June 11, 2010
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alabama House spending, 2006," November 4, 2006
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Laird
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Alabama House District 37 1978–2014 |
Succeeded by Bob Fincher (R) |
