Fob James
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Fob James
U.S.A.
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Personal Background
Fob James holds a civil engineering degree from Auburn University and began his career in heavy construction. He transitioned to entrepreneurship by founding a fitness equipment manufacturer, which was later acquired by a larger corporation. James also held a leadership role in a transportation advocacy group, where he championed infrastructure development. His personal tragedy of losing a son to cystic fibrosis motivated him to establish a research center dedicated to the disease.
Political Ideas
Fob James's political identity is marked by a blend of personal tragedy and pragmatic infrastructure advocacy, underpinned by a notable absence of traditional ideological rigidity. His establishment of the cystic fibrosis research center reflects a deeply personal commitment to health issues, yet his economic policies focus on large-scale infrastructure, hinting at a preference for tangible, long-term investments. This juxtaposition of personal and public investments creates an intriguing tension in his political persona.
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Election History
1998 Alabama gubernatorial election
546,504 votes (42.08%)
Winner: Don Siegelman
Republican primary runoff results
253,965 votes (55.92%)
Alabama Governor 1998, Republican Primary Results
163,711 votes (47.96%)
Election History
Republican runoff results
130,233 votes (62.44%)
1994 Alabama gubernatorial election
604,926 votes (50.30%)
Alabama Governor 1994, Republican Primary Results
84,021 votes (39.54%)
Election History
Alabama Governor 1990, Democrat Primary
160,121 votes (21.60%)
Winner: Don Siegelman, Paul Hubbert
Election History
Alabama Governor 1986, Democrat Primary
195,844 votes (20.83%)
Winner: Bill Baxley
Election History
Democratic runoff results
515,520 votes (55.17%)
1978 Alabama gubernatorial election
551,786 votes (72.59%)
Alabama Governor 1978, Democrat Primary
256,196 votes (28.47%)
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