Spencer Bachus, Republican

Current office: U.S. House

Birth place: Birmingham, AL (12/28/1947)
Home city: Vestavia Hills, AL

Education: JD, University of Alabama School of Law, 1972 BA, Auburn University, 1969.

Profession: Alabama National Guard, 1969-1971 Senior Partner, Bachus, Dempsey, Carson, and Steed Law Firm Manufacturer.

Political: Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1992-present Chair, Alabama Republican Party, 1992 Candidate, Alabama Attorney General, 1990 Member, Alabama Board of Education, 1986-1990 Representative, Alabama State House of Representatives, 1984-1986 Campaign Manager, Guy Hunt for Governor, 1986 Senator, Alabama State Senate, 1983.

Membership: Co-Chair, House Intercity Passenger Rail Coalition National Guard and Reserve Components Congressional Members Organization Republican Study Committee. Cerebral Palsy of Alabama Member, Hunter Street Baptist Church Save the Children, International Food Fund Children's Hospital, United Way of Central Alabama.

First elected: 11/03/1992
Last elected: 11/04/2008
Next election: 2008

Family: Wife: Linda Hinson; 3 Children; 2 Stepchildren.


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