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Mike Hubbard
Mike Hubbard is a former Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 79, Lee County. He was first elected in 1998 and during his tenure, served as Speaker of the House and chairman of the Alabama Republican Party.
Hubbard was convicted on 12 felony charges of ethics violations on June 10, 2016, and was automatically removed from office according to state law.[1] Hubbard was sentenced to four years in prison on July 8.[2]
Biography
Hubbard's professional experience includes working as the President of International Sports Properties Auburn Project, President of Auburn Network, Incorporated from 1994 to 2003, General Manager of Host Communications from 1990 to 1994 and as Associate Sports Information Director for Auburn University from 1984 to 1990.
In May 2011, Governing Magazine named Hubbard one of 17 "GOP Legislators to Watch." Each of the legislators was selected on the basis of qualities like leadership, ambition, and political potential.[3]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hubbard served on the following committees:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Lee County Legislation |
2011-2012
Hubbard served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Lee County Legislation |
Issues
2010 elections
A New York Times series in January 2014 explored the growing number of trifectas. The series listed six issues that have been increasing in prominence in trifecta states: Abortion, Medicaid, Minimum Wage, Same-Sex Marriage, Unions and Voter Identification.[4] Hubbard was featured in one of the articles as a leader behind the effort to flip the Alabama State Legislature from Democratic to Republican in 2010. Hubbard raised millions of dollars by traveling across the country, pitching a strategy of how Republicans could win the chambers. Hubbard looked for assistance from the Republican State Leadership Committee, among other entities. "Their job is to flip legislatures, and we wanted them to help us flip Alabama," he said. Hubbard traveled helping raise money for the Republican State Leadership Committee, which raised more than $30 million prior to the 2010 elections, working to elect Republican legislatures across the country. "The conversation was, ‘I’ve got some people in Alabama who are very interested in giving money to help elect Republicans to state legislatures, and I would hope that if we help raise money for you, you will help us win in Alabama," Hubbard said.[5]
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
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. Shirley Scott-Harris was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Mike Hubbard defeated Fred Toomer in the Republican primary. Hubbard then defeated Scott-Harris in the general election.[6][7][8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Mike Hubbard Incumbent |
58.5% | 5,136 | |
| Democratic | Shirley Scott-Harris | 40.3% | 3,535 | |
| NA | Write-In | 1.2% | 101 | |
| Total Votes | 8,772 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Mike Hubbard Incumbent |
60.2% | 2,947 |
| Fred Toomer | 39.8% | 1,948 |
| Total Votes | 4,895 | |
While there was early speculation he might run for Governor, Hubbard announced in June 2012 that he would not run for Governor of Alabama in 2014.[11]
2010
Hubbard won re-election to the 79th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition.[12]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Hubbard was re-elected to the 79th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, defeating opponents Carolyn Ellis (D) and Dick Clark (L).[13]
Hubbard raised $748,446 for his campaign, while Ellis raised $517,195 and Clark did not file a campaign finance report.[14]
| Alabama State House, District 79 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mike Hubbard (R)
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7,082 | |||
| Carolyn Ellis (D) | 5,207 | |||
| Dick Clark (L) | 396 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Mike Hubbard endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[15]
Scorecards
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2016
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.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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Personal
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Hubbard and his wife, Susan, have two children.
Hubbard is a member of the Alabama Broadcasters' Association, Auburn-Opelika Airport Advisory Board, Auburn United Methodist Church, Auburn Chamber of Commerce, and the Auburn Kiwanis Club.[16]
Noteworthy events
Felony indictment and conviction
- See also: Mike Hubbard ethics investigation, 2016
On October 20, 2014, a grand jury indicted Hubbard on 23 total counts, including "four counts of using of his office as Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party for personal gain, one count of voting for legislation with a conflict of interest, eleven counts of soliciting or receiving a thing of value from a lobbyist or principal, two counts of using his office as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives for personal gain, four counts of lobbying an executive department or agency for a fee and one count of using state equipment and materials for private gain." Each count carries a maximum penalty of two to 20 years in prison and $30,000 in fines. Hubbard was booked in the Lee County jail that same day. The indictment did not remove him from his position in the legislature or his role as speaker.[17]
Hubbard suggested that these charges were nothing more than a witch hunt. In a statement, he said, "Friends, if there was any doubt that this was a political witch hunt, I think it is pretty clear right now that is exactly what it is. This has been going on for two years, dragging on and on, and here they come two weeks before an election and make these allegations. The fact is that we've done some great things in this state and some powerful people don't like it."[17]
Hubbard's trial had been due to begin on March 28, 2016; county circuit judge Jacob Walker pushed it back to April 11, a date which was immediately considered in doubt due to apparent scheduling conflicts. Lead prosecutor Matt Hart was said to have suffered a knee injury, forcing him off the case for weeks, and Walker was scheduled to preside over a murder trial in May.
On April 11, 2016, prosecutors filed a motion to introduce new evidence that will show Hubbard's "other crimes, wrongs or acts" in the trial. The trial began on May 24.[18]
On June 10, 2016, Hubbard was acquitted of 11 charges and convicted on 12 felony charges, which automatically removed him from office according to state law.[1]
On July 8, 2016, Hubbard was sentenced to four years in prison. He was also ordered to pay $210,000 in fines.[2]
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, 2002, 1998
- Alabama House Republican Caucus
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The New York Times, "Michael Hubbard, Alabama House Speaker, Is Convicted on 12 Felony Ethics Charges," June 10, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Al.com, "Former Alabama speaker Mike Hubbard sentenced to prison," accessed July 8, 2016
- ↑ Governing, "GOP Legislators to Watch," May 24, 2011
- ↑ New York Times, "Taking the Battle to the States," January 11, 2014
- ↑ New York Times, "A National Strategy Funds State Political Monopolies," January 11, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ AL.com, "Alabama 2014 general election: Results for statewide and congressional races," November 4, 2014
- ↑ Birmingham News, "Mike Hubbard not running for Alabama governor ... in 2014," June 13, 2012
- ↑ 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, "Alabama House spending, 2006," November 4, 2006
- ↑ Mitt Romney Central, "Alabama Leaders Support Mitt Romney," October 21, 2011
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed October 21, 2014
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 AL.com, "Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard indicted on 23 felony corruption charges by Lee County Grand Jury," October 20, 2014
- ↑ theplainsman.com, "Prosecutors file motion to introduce new evidence in Mike Hubbard's ethics trial," accessed April 19, 2016
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