Roger Bedford
Roger H. Bedford, Jr. is a former Democratic member of the Alabama State Senate, representing District 6 from 1994 to 2014.
Bedford served as Minority Leader from 2011 to 2013. He served in the Alabama State Senate from 1982 to 1990. He was a candidate for United States Senate in 1996.
Biography
Bedford received a B.A. at the University of Alabama, and a law degree from Cumberland School of Law, Samford University.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Bedford served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Banking and Insurance Committee
- Confirmations Committee
- Finance and Taxation Education Committee
- Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee
- Governmental Affairs Committee Vice-Chair
- Rules Committee
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 Roger Bedford, Jr. was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Jerry Mays was unopposed in the Republican primary. Larry Stutts (R) was selected to replace Mays on March 20, 2014.[2][3][4][5][6] Larry Stutts then faced Roger Bedford, Jr. in the general election on November 4, 2014. According to unofficial results, Stutts defeated Bedford by 60 votes; although Bedford conceded the election, the result was close enough to trigger a recount.[7][8] The certified general election results declared Stutts the winner over Bedford.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Larry Stutts |
50.1% | 17,641 | |
| Democratic | Roger Bedford, Jr. Incumbent | 49.9% | 17,574 | |
| NA | Write-In | 0.1% | 27 | |
| Total Votes | 35,242 | |||
2010
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
Bedford ran for re-election to the 6th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Jim Bonner in the November 2 general election.[10]
| Alabama State Senate, District 6 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Roger Bedford (D)
|
20,452 | |||
| Jim Bonner (R) | 17,816 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Bedford won re-election to the 6th District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, running unopposed.[11]
Bedford raised $1,049,529 for his campaign.[12]
2002
On November 5, 2006, Bedford won re-election to the 6th District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, defeating opponent Betty Frazier (R).[13]
Bedford raised $893,292 for his campaign, while Frazier raised $25,307.[14]
| Alabama State Senate, District 6 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Roger Bedford (D)
|
23,486 | |||
| Betty Frazier (R) | 15,205 | |||
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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.
Personal
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Bedford and wife, Maudie, have one child. They currently live in Russellville, Alabama.
Recent news
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See also
- Alabama State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Alabama State Legislature
- Alabama state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2006, 2002, 1998
- Roger Beford on MySpace
Footnotes
- ↑ Alabama State Legislature, "Official State Biography," accessed August 4, 2014
- ↑ Franklin County Times, "Stutts replacing Mays as Senate District 6 GOP candidate," March 20, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ WNHT, "Roger Bedford: “I’ve made peace” with apparent loss to Larry Stutts," November 5, 2014
- ↑ AL.com, "Alabama 2014 general election: Results for statewide and congressional races," November 4, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Election Information," November 24, 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
- ↑ 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 6 1982–1990 |
Succeeded by ' |
| Preceded by ' |
Alabama State Senate District 6 1994-2014 |
Succeeded by Larry Stutts (R) |
