Roger Bedford Jr.

Roger Hugh Bedford Jr. (born July 2, 1956) is an American lawyer and politician from Alabama. He is a former Democratic member of the Alabama Senate, where he represented the 6th District from 1994–2014. He previously served from 1982 to 1990.

Roger H. Bedford Jr.
Member of the Alabama Senate for the 6th district
In office November 9, 1994 – December 1, 2014
Preceded by	George Bolling
Succeeded by	Larry Stutts
In office November 9, 1984 – November 3, 1990
Preceded by	Jim Smith
Succeeded by	George Bolling
Member of the Alabama Senate for the 2nd district
In office November 3, 1982 – November 9, 1984
Preceded by	Charlie Britnell
Succeeded by	Jim Smith
Personal details
Born	Roger Hugh Bedford Jr. July 2, 1956
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Maudie Darby; 1 child
Education	University of Alabama (BS) Samford University (JD)
Profession	Attorney

Career

Bedford received his education at the University of Alabama, and his law degree from Cumberland School of Law, Samford University. He is a Rotarian, and belongs to the Alabama State Bar, the Cattlemen's Association, the National Rifle Association, Ducks Unlimited, American Cancer Society, Executive member of the Boy Scouts of America, and the Greater Alabama Council.

In 1996 Bedford was the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, but was defeated by Republican Jeff Sessions. On April 2, 2009, multiple sources reported Senator Bedford had received encouragement to run for the Democratic nomination for Alabama governor in 2010. He did not enter the race. Later that month, on April 30, 2009, Bedford inserted a "poison pill" into a Senate bill that would have made it easier for U.S. soldiers serving overseas to vote, thereby causing it to fail. The poison pill "would prohibit a federal candidate or officeholder from transferring funds to a state campaign for office" and was widely seen as an attempt at preventing Artur Davis from transferring funds from his Congressional campaign to his state race for governor.[1]

Family

He is married to the former Maudie Darby from Florence, Alabama and they are the parents of one child: Roger, III.

References

1. Chandler, Kim (May 16, 2009). "Military voting bill dies on final night of session; Chapman says politics killed it". The Birmingham News.

External links

• Project Vote Smart – Senator Roger Bedford, Jr. (AL) profile
• Follow the Money – Roger Bedford, Jr.
  • 2006 2002 1998 campaign contributions
• Appearances on C-SPAN