Wes Long (Alabama)
Wes Long is a former Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 27 from 2010 to 2014. Citing family considerations, Long did not seek re-election in 2014.[1][2]
Biography
Long earned his B.S. in finance from the University of Alabama and his MBA from the University of Missouri.
He served on the Board of the Marshall County Renter's Association.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Long served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Subcommittee on Regulations
- Subcommittee on Services
- Subcommittee on Appropriations
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Wes Long (Alabama) endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election.
Elections
2014
Long announced on Nov. 4, 2013 that he would not be seeking re-election to House District 27 in 2014. Although Long cited family considerations as his motivation for stepping away from public service, the decision has left some with questions, according to media reports. In the weeks prior to his announcement, Long received large donations for his re-election campaign from Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard and former Governor Bob Riley. The one-term legislator also spent nearly $1,000 in advertising in October.[1][2]
2010
Long defeated Jimmy Helms in the June 1 Republican primary. He then defeated Jeffrey McLaughlin (D) in the November 2 general election.[3]
| Alabama House of Representatives District 27, General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Wes Long |
53.3% | 8,238 | |
| Democratic | Jeffrey McLaughlin | 46.7% | 7,225 | |
| Total Votes | 15,463 | |||
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 27 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Wes Long (R)
|
4,497 | |||
| Jimmy Helms (R) | 2,308 | |||
Campaign themes
2010
Long's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- Reopen Alabama for Business
- Support our Small Businesses
- Get Government's Fiscal House in Order
- Invest in Alabama's Future
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Long and his wife, Jordana, have two children.
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2014
In 2014, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 4.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Recent news
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See also
- Alabama House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Alabama State Legislature
- Alabama state legislative districts
External links
- Wes Long's campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Wes Long on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Al Reporter, "Rep. Long Will Not Seek Re-election After Receiving Big Bucks From Hubbard/Riley PACs," accessed November 5, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "The Lake Side Post," "Wes Long announces he will not seek re-election," accessed November 4, 2013
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed July 8, 2015
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jeffrey McLaughlin (D) |
Alabama House District 27 2010–2014 |
Succeeded by Will Ainsworth (R) |
