Bobby Bright
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| Bobby N. Bright | |
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56th Mayor of Montgomery, Alabama
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| Assumed office November 9, 1999 |
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| Preceded by | Emory Folmar |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Judge Lynn Clardy Bright |
| Profession | lawyer |
| Religion | Christian |
Bobby N. Bright is an American politician who is the current mayor of Montgomery, Alabama. He was first elected in the municipal elections in 1999, defeating longtime incumbent Republican Emory Folmar. Bright was re-elected in a landslide against challenger Scott Simmons in the 2003 municipal elections. Prior to becoming mayor, Bright was a local lawyer. He is married to Montgomery County District Judge Lynn Clardy Bright. He has three children: Bobby Neal Jr., Lisa Lynn, and Katie Clardy. Bright is an alumnus of Auburn University, Troy University, and the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law of Faulkner University.
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[edit] Mayorlty
During Bright's tenure, he has led a major redevelopment of the downtown Montgomery area.[1][2]
[edit] Congressional bid
Bright has never previously claimed affiliation with any party, but in 2008 he announced his running as a Democrat for the open seat in Alabama's 2nd congressional district.[3] Although he faces two opponents in the Democratic primary, he is heavily favored to win the nomination. His entry in the race prompted Congressional Quarterly to change its rating on the open-seat race to "Leans Republican," meaning that while whoever wins the Republican primary is favored, a Democratic victory can't be ruled out. The 2nd has been in Republican hands since 1965, and Bright is considered by far the strongest Democrat to run in the district since then.
[edit] References
- ^ Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce's Riverfront Development page.
- ^ Central Alabama Business Journal interview with Bobby Bright in August, 2005.
- ^ Montgomery Mayor Bobby Bright to run for Congress.
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| Preceded by Emory Folmar |
Mayor of Montgomery 1999- |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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