William Dickinson
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William Louis Dickinson
U.S.A.
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Personal Background
William Dickinson graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law and practiced law before transitioning to public service as a city court judge. He held various judicial positions and served on the Opelika Board of Education, including a year as board president. Dickinson co-founded the Lee County Rehabilitation Center and later managed corporate affairs in the private sector. He then entered politics, switching from the Democratic to the Republican party and becoming a long-serving congressman. Dickinson gained seniority in the House Armed Services Committee and was reelected multiple times, even during periods of national Republican losses.
Political Ideas
William Dickinson's political identity is marked by a blend of ideological rigidity and unexpected policy alignments, particularly in civil rights and cultural preservation. His 1965 allegations against civil rights marchers reveal a highly contentious stance, while his opposition to the Abandoned Shipwrecks Act of 1987, despite its bipartisan support, highlights a calculated approach to regional interests. Dickinson's long tenure and seniority in the House Armed Services Committee underscore a steadfast commitment to national defense, contrasting sharply with his controversial civil rights rhetoric.
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Election History
Alabama House of Representatives 2nd District
51.30% of vote
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Alabama House of Representatives 2nd District
94.20% of vote
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Alabama House of Representatives 2nd District
66.70% of vote
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Alabama's 2nd congressional district election, 1984
118,153 votes (60.34%)
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Alabama House of Representatives 2nd District
60.60% of vote
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Alabama House of Representatives 2nd District
54.00% of vote
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Alabama House of Representatives 2nd District
55.40% of vote
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Alabama House of Representatives 2nd District
54.60% of vote
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Alabama House of Representatives 2nd District
61.70% of vote
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