Owen Drake
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Owen Drake (August 15, 1936 - June 27, 2011) is a former Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing the 45th District from 2006 until his death in June 2011.[1]
Biography
Drake's professional experience includes working as Director of Communications for the Jefferson County Commission from 1989-2002 and as Police Detective with the City of Fairfield, from 1959-1961. He served as a Chief Master Sergeant, United States Air Force from 1955-1959.
Drake was a member of the First Baptist Church of Leeds, Jefferson County Personnel Board, Leeds Chamber of Commerce Board, Chair of Leeds High School Technical Education Advisory Committee, President of Leeds Historical society and Vice-president of Leeds Lions Club.[2]
Issues
Drake did not provide answers to the Alabama State Legislative Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[3]
Committee assignments
Drake was appointed to these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Children and Senior Advocacy Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- County and Municipal Government Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Government Services (County and Municipal Government)
- Jefferson County Legislation Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, Alabama House of Representatives, Vice Chair
- Subcommittee on Homeland Security and Immigration
Elections
2010
Drake won re-election to the 45th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Charlene Cannon in the November 2 general election.[4]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 45 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Owen Drake (R)
|
8,165 | |||
| Charlene Cannon (D) | 5,103 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Drake was elected to the 45th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, defeating opponent Pat Sewell (D).[5]
Drake raised $71,056 for his campaign, while Sewell raised $97,493.[6]
| Alabama State House, District 45 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Owen Drake (R)
|
6,151 | |||
| Pat Sewell (D) | 5,392 | |||
Endorsements
2010
Drake was endorsed by:
- The Alabama Tea Party Express[7]
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Drake and his wife Kathye have six children.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Owen + Drake + Alabama + House + Legislature"
See also
- Alabama State Legislature
- Alabama House of Representatives
- Alabama House Committees
- Alabama state legislative districts
External links
- Owen Drake Homepage
- Alabama Legislature - Owen Drake
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- Alabama House Republican Caucus
- Owen Drake on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ blog.al.com State Rep. Owen Drake of Leeds dies following battle with cancer, June 27, 2011
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed November 19, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue Positions," accessed November 19, 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, "Alabama House spending, 2006," November 4, 2006
- ↑ The Alabama Tea Party Express, "Endorsements," November 2, 2010
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Alabama House District 45 2006–2011 |
Succeeded by Dickie Drake |
