Demetrius Newton
Demetrius Newton (March 15, 1928 - September 11, 2013) was a Democratic member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 53 from 1986 to 2013. Newton was the first black Speaker Pro Tempore, a position he held from 1998 to 2010.
On September 11, 2013, Alabama lawmakers confirmed that Newton had died at his home in Birmingham. He was 85.[1][2]
Biography
Newton's professional experience includes working as a private practice attorney, attorney for the city of Birmingham and judge for the city of Brownville from 1972 to 1978. He served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Newton served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Subcommittee on Constitutional Issues
- County and Municipal Government Committee, Alabama House of Representatives, Ranking Minority Member
- Subcommittee on Government Regulations (County and Municipal Government)
Elections
2010
Newton won re-election to the 53rd District seat in 2010. He defeated Anthony Johnson in the primary. He faced no opposition in the November 2 general election.[3][4]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 53 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Demetrius Newton (D)
|
2,377 | |||
| Anthony Johnson (D) | 963 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Newton was re-elected to the 53rd District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, running uncontested in the general election.[5]
Newton raised $71,620 for his campaign.[6]
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Newton was divorced and had two children.
Newton was a member of 101 Black Men, Alabama Bar Association, American Bar Association, American Judicature Society, Mount Olive Baptist Church, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Bar Association, Vulcan Gold Club, 33rd Degree Masons and the American Legion.[7]
Recent news
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See also
- Alabama State Legislature
- Alabama House of Representatives
- Alabama House Committees
- Alabama state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Jefferson County Democrats
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 1998
- Demetrius Newton on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ "Al.com," "Rep. Demetrius Newton, first black pro tem in Alabama House, has died (updated)," accessed September 11, 2013
- ↑ "Al.com," "Ala. representative Demetrius Newton passes away," accessed September 11, 2013
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Democratic primary results and runoff candidates," June 11, 2010
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed July 8, 2015
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2006 election results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alabama House spending, 2006," November 4, 2006
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed November 19, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Alabama House District 53 1986–September 2013 |
Succeeded by Anthony "Alann" Johnson (D) |
