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Wendell Mitchell
Wendell 'Walking' Mitchell is a former Democratic member of the Alabama State Senate, representing the District 30 from 1982 to 2010. In 2007, he served as Deputy President Pro Tempore.
Biography
Mitchell earned his B.S. from Auburn University and his J.D. from the University of Alabama.
Committee assignments
"Pursuant to Senate Rule 47(e), the Deputy President Pro Tempore serves on all Senate standing committees, with the exception of the local legislation committees."
Elections
2010
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
Mitchell lost his re-election bid to the 30th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Bryan Taylor defeated him in the November 2 general election.[1]
| Alabama State Senate, District 30 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Bryan Taylor (R)
|
25,868 | |||
| Wendell Mitchell (D) | 19,506 | |||
2006
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Mitchell won re-election to the 30th District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, defeating opponent Joan Reynolds (R).[2]
Mitchell raised $514,349 for his campaign, while Reynolds raised $960,314.[3]
| Alabama State Senate, District 30 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Wendell Mitchell (D)
|
22,774 | |||
| Joan Reynolds (R) | 13,927 | |||
2002
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2002
On November 5, 2006, Mitchell won re-election to the 30th District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, running unopposed in the general election.[4]
Mitchell raised $223,873 for his campaign.[5]
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Mitchell has three children and resides with his wife, Rosalind, in Luverne, Alabama.
Recent news
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See also
- Alabama State Legislature
- Alabama State Senate
- Alabama Senate Committees
- Alabama state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 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, "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 State Senate District 30 1982–2010 |
Succeeded by Bryan Taylor |
