Eric Major | |
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Member of the AlabamaHouseofRepresentatives from the 55th district | |
In office January 3, 1999 –January 3, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Warren Minnifield |
Succeeded by | Rod Scott |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of Alabama at Birmingham (B.S.) |
Eric Major (born April 6,1968) is an American politician and educator from the state of Alabama. A member of the Democratic Party,Major served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 1999 to 2007.
Major owns a public affairs consulting firm and has also worked as a business development and government relations consultant. [1]
Major first ran for the Alabama House in 1994,challenging incumbent Warren Minnifield in the Democratic primary. Major forced Minnifield into a runoff,but lost by a 51–49 margin. Major challenged Minnifield again in 1998,and again the two went to a primary runoff;this time,Major prevailed by a 54–46 margin,going on to win the general election. Major was re-elected in 2002 but lost his bid for a third term in 2006,suffering a 54–46 defeat against Rod Scott in the Democratic primary runoff. After leaving office,Major mounted unsuccessful bids for several offices,including state senate,Jefferson County Treasurer,and Jefferson County Commission. [2]
In 2004,Major was arrested on charges of physically assaulting his ex-fiancée. He was eventually acquitted on the charges. Major sued the city of Birmingham,alleging that his civil rights were violated by the arrest. A judge ruled in his favor,awarding him a $500,000 settlement. Major claimed the domestic abuse allegations were orchestrated by his political rivals. [3]
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