Alan Harper
Alan Harper is a former Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 61 from 2006 to 2018.
Harper switched his party affiliation from Democratic to Republican in February 2012.[1]
Biography
At the time of his service in the state House, Harper's professional experience included working for the Tuscaloosa County Industrial Development Authority. He had been a member of the Aliceville Area Chamber of Commerce, Aliceville Rotary Club, DCH Regional Medical Center Institutional Review Commission, Economic Development Association of Alabama, Gordo Area Chamber of Commerce, Pickens County Cattlemen's Association, Reform Chamber of Commerce, and the Tenn-Tom Waterway Development Council.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Harper served on the following committees:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Constitution, Campaigns and Elections |
| • Economic Development and Tourism, Chair |
| • Jefferson County Legislation |
| • Rules |
| • Technology and Research |
| • Tuscaloosa County Legislation |
2011-2012
Harper served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Military and Veterans' Affairs |
| • Tuscaloosa County Legislation |
| • Ways and Means Education |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Alan Harper did not file to run for re-election.
2014
Elections for the Alabama House of Representatives 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 Alan Harper defeated Brian Keith Foley in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[3][4][5][6]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Alan Harper Incumbent |
70% | 2,381 |
| Brian Keith Foley | 30% | 1,021 |
| Total Votes | 3,402 | |
2010
Harper won election to the District 61 seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Frank Chandler in the November 2 general election.[7]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 61 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Alan Harper (D)
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11,102 | |||
| Frank Chandler (R) | 3,167 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Harper was re-elected to the District 61 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, defeating opponent Frank Chandler (R).[8]
| Alabama State House, District 61 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Alan Harper (D)
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8,168 | |||
| Frank Chandler (R) | 3,760 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2018
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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Recent news
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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
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ TuscaloosaNews.com, "Ala. Rep. Alan Harper switches to Republican Party," February 7, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Alan Harper's Biography," accessed July 22, 2015
- ↑ Alabama Democrats, "Qualified candidates for public office list," accessed February 27, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Republican Party, "State Senate," accessed February 27, 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
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| Preceded by ' |
Alabama House District 61 2006–2018 |
Succeeded by Rodney Sullivan (R) |
