Bill Poole
Bill Poole (Republican Party) was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 63. He assumed office on November 3, 2010. He left office on July 31, 2021.
Poole (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Alabama House of Representatives to represent District 63. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Poole resigned on July 31, 2021, after Gov. Kay Ivey (R) appointed him the director of the Alabama Department of Finance.[1]
Biography
Poole earned a B.S. in business management from the University of Alabama and a J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2004. Poole's professional experience includes working as a practicing civil attorney, manager in the Federal Affairs division of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers of America, international trade analyst for Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., and staff assistant for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways & Means.[2]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Poole was assigned to the following committees:
- Permanent Joint Legislative Advisory Committee on Economic Incentives
- Reapportionment Committee
- Tuscaloosa County Legislation Committee, Chair
- Ways and Means Education Committee, Chair
- Contract Review Legislative Oversight Committee
2019-2020
Poole was assigned to the following committees:
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Poole served on the following committees:
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| • Jefferson County Legislation, Chair |
| • Tuscaloosa County Legislation, Chair |
| • Ways and Means Education, Chair |
2011-2012
Poole served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Technology and Research |
| • Tuscaloosa County Legislation |
| • Ways and Means Education |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 63
Incumbent Bill Poole won election in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 63 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bill Poole (R) | 96.1 | 10,239 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.9 | 412 | ||
| Total votes: 10,651 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 63
Incumbent Bill Poole advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 63 on June 5, 2018.
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| ✔ | Bill Poole | |
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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 Bill Poole was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[3][4][5][6]
2010
Poole defeated John Fisher in the June 1 primary. He then defeated Susan Pace Hamill in the November 2 general election.[7][8]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 63 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Bill Poole (R)
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9,937 | |||
| Susan Pace Hamill (D) | 5,631 | |||
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 63 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bill Poole (R)
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3,485 | |||
| John Fisher (R) | 2,073 | |||
Campaign themes
2010
Poole's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- New Transportation Infrastructure
- Excerpt: "Secure McWright’s Ferry Road extension and the Northern Beltway"
- Education
- Excerpt: "Support the University of Alabama"
- Healthcare
- Excerpt: "Support DCH Regional Medical Center and the local medical community"[9]
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2010
In 2010, Poole's endorsements included the following:[10]
- The Alabama Tea Party Express
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2021
In 2021, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 2 to May 17.
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2020
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In 2020, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 4 to May 18.
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2019
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In 2019, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 31.
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2018
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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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See also
- Alabama House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Alabama State Legislature
- Alabama state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Alabama News Network, "Governor Ivey Appoints Rep. Bill Poole As State’s Next Finance Director," July 16, 2021
- ↑ Southern Company, "Speaker Details," accessed August 2, 2021
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Alabama2010.com, "Alabama GOP primary results," accessed May 5, 2014 (dead link)
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed July 8, 2015
- ↑ Bill Poole's campaign website, "Platform," November 2, 2010 (dead link)
- ↑ The Alabama Tea Party Express, "Endorsements," November 2, 2010
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| Preceded by Robert J. Bentley |
Alabama House District 63 2010–2021 |
Succeeded by Cynthia Almond (R) |
