Proncey Robertson

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Proncey Robertson
Member of the AlabamaHouseofRepresentatives
from the 7th district
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November 6, 2018 November 8, 2022
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Proncey David Robertson (born February 13, 1968) was an American politician from the state of Alabama, serving from 2018 to 2022. He once served as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives for District 7. He is part of the Republican Party.

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Career

Robertson was a Sergeant in the United States Air Force from 1986 to 1990. [1] After retiring from the Air Force, he began a career in the police force, becoming an officer with the Russellville Police Department in Russellville, Arkansas. After 4 years in Russellville, Robertson moved to Decatur, Alabama, becoming a Lieutenant in the local police force. He worked in the force for 24 years before running for state office. During his time with the Decatur Police, Robertson won the 2003 American Legion's "Alabama Law Enforcement Officer of the Year" award. [2] Robertson also served as the Lawrence County Republican Party executive committee chairman from 2014 to 2018. [3] Robertson announced his candidacy for State office in 2017. [4] Robertson retired from the Decatur Police to run for State Representative in 2018, winning the Republican primary election unopposed, and defeating his Democratic opponent, Kenneth Brackins, with 75.2% of the vote. [5]

Committee Positions

Robertson was a member of Education Policy, [6] Public Safety and Homeland Security, [7] and Boards Agencies and Commissions Committees. [8]

Elections

Alabama House of Representatives District 7

2018 General Election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Proncey Robertson10,89275.2%
Democratic Kenneth Brackins3,59224.8%
Write-in 90.1%
Total votes14,493 100.0%
2022 Republican Primary Election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Ernie Yarbrough4,30354.2%
Republican Proncey Robertson (Inc.)3,63145.8%

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References

  1. "Representative Robertson, Proncey". www.legislature.state.al.us. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  2. "Proncey Robertson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  3. "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  4. "Proncey Robertson announces candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives". Yellowhammer News. February 14, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  5. "Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2018". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  6. "House Education Policy Committee". www.legislature.state.al.us. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  7. "House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee". www.legislature.state.al.us. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  8. "House Boards Agencies and Commissions Committee". www.legislature.state.al.us. Retrieved October 22, 2020.