Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Gov. Bob Riley
(R-Ala.)
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Residence:Ashland
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Born:October 3, 1944; Ashland, Ala.
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Religion:Baptist
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Family:Wife, Patsy Riley; four children (one deceased)
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Education:U. of Alabama, B.A. 1965 (business administration)
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Military service:None
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Career:Auto dealer; trucking company executive; farmer
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Political Highlights:Ashland City Council, 1972-76; candidate for mayor of Ashland, 1976; U.S. House, 1997-2003; governor, 2003-present
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Elected:2002 (2nd term)
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Note:
State Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
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| 2006 |
general |
Bob Riley (R) |
718,327 |
57.4% |
| Lucy Baxley (D) |
519,827 |
41.6% |
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| 2002 |
general |
Bob Riley (R) |
672,225 |
49.2% |
| Donald Siegelman (D) |
669,105 |
49% |
| John Sophocleus (LIBERT) |
23,272 |
1.7% |
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| 1998 |
general |
Don Siegelman (D) |
760,155 |
57.7% |
| Fob James Jr. (R) |
554,746 |
42.1% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2008 |
Barack Obama: 38.74% |
John McCain: 60.32% |
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| 2004 |
John Kerry: 37% |
George W. Bush: 62% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 42% |
George W. Bush: 56% |
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| 1996 |
Bill Clinton: 43% |
Robert Dole: 50% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population (2005):4,557,808
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Under 18:25.3%
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Over 65:13.0%
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Non-Hispanic White:70.3%
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Black:25.9%
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Hispanic:1.7%
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Asian:0.7%
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American Indian:0.5%
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Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:0.0%
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Median Household Income: 34,135
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Median Household Income Rank: 42
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