Albert Lipscomb

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Albert Lipscomb
Member of the Alabama Senate
from the 32nd district
In office
1989–2002
Personal details
Born (1951-01-09) January 9, 1951 (age 73)
Fairhope, Alabama, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Residence Magnolia Springs, Alabama
Alma mater Mobile College
Professionfarmer

Albert Lipscomb (born January 9, 1951) is an American politician in the American state of Alabama. He served in the Alabama State Senate from 1989 to 2002, representing the 32nd district. Lipscomb currently is a member of the Board of Registrars of Baldwin County, Alabama. [1] [2] [3] [4] He describes himself as a social and fiscal conservative.

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References

  1. "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Albert Lipscomb". Ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
  2. "Republican Albert Lipscomb launches bid for AL-01 congressional seat". Blog.al.com. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
  3. "Albert Lipscomb Bio". Baldwincountyal.gov. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
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Party political offices
Preceded by
J. Lee Alley
Republican nominee for Agriculture Commissioner of Alabama
2006
Succeeded by