Mike Hubbard (politician)
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Mike Hubbard is a Republican
member of the Alabama House of Representatives
, representing the 79th district in Lee County
. He was first elected in 1998 and currently serves as Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives. He previously served six years as House Minority Leader (2004-2010) and two terms as Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party
(2007-2011).
As the Alabama GOP Chairman, he created and headed Campaign 2010, the most comprehensive fund-raising and coordinated campaign plan in the Party's history. The effort raised over $5 million dollars and, in the November 2010 General Election, resulted in Republicans winning every statewide office, picking up a congressional seat and taking majorities in both Houses of the Alabama Legislature for the first time in 136 years.
Hubbard is a broadcaster and businessman in Auburn, AL. His company, Auburn Network,Inc, owns and operates four radio stations in the Auburn/Opelika market as well as publishes a quarterly magazine, East Alabama Living, and operates an advertising agency, Network Creative Media. His company sold the multi-media rights to Auburn University athletics to International Sports Properties in 2003. Prior to forming Auburn Network in 1994, he served as General Manager of Host Communications (1990-1994), and Associate Sports Information Director for Auburn University (1984-1990).
During his athletic media career, he worked on the campaigns of two Heisman Trophy winners, Herschel Walker
at Georgia and Bo Jackson
at Auburn. As a student assistant in the athletic media relations office at Georgia, he spearheaded the Heisman campaign of his college roommate, All-America defensive back Terry Hoage
, who finished fifth in the 1983 Heisman balloting, at the time the highest finish ever for a defensive back.
He is a member of the Alabama Broadcasters' Association, Auburn-Opelika Airport Advisory Board, Auburn United Methodist Church, Auburn Chamber of Commerce, and the Auburn Kiwanis Club.
After the Republicans took control of the State House in the 2010 elections, Hubbard was elected the first Republican Speaker of the House since Reconstruction.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
member of the Alabama House of Representatives
Alabama House of Representatives
The Alabama House of Representatives is the lower house of the Alabama Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Alabama. The House is composed of 105 members representing an equal amount of districts, with each constituency containing at least 42,380 citizens. There are no term...
, representing the 79th district in Lee County
Lee County, Alabama
Lee County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. It is named in honor of Robert E. Lee, commanding general of the Confederate Army. As of 2010 the population was 140,247. It is part of the Auburn, Alabama Metropolitan Area. The county seat is Opelika, and the largest city is Auburn...
. He was first elected in 1998 and currently serves as Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives. He previously served six years as House Minority Leader (2004-2010) and two terms as Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party
Alabama Republican Party
The Alabama Republican Party is the state affiliate of the national Republican Party in Alabama. It is the dominant political party in Alabama. The state party is governed by the Alabama Republican Executive Committee. Most of the committee's more than 200 members are elected in district...
(2007-2011).
As the Alabama GOP Chairman, he created and headed Campaign 2010, the most comprehensive fund-raising and coordinated campaign plan in the Party's history. The effort raised over $5 million dollars and, in the November 2010 General Election, resulted in Republicans winning every statewide office, picking up a congressional seat and taking majorities in both Houses of the Alabama Legislature for the first time in 136 years.
Hubbard is a broadcaster and businessman in Auburn, AL. His company, Auburn Network,Inc, owns and operates four radio stations in the Auburn/Opelika market as well as publishes a quarterly magazine, East Alabama Living, and operates an advertising agency, Network Creative Media. His company sold the multi-media rights to Auburn University athletics to International Sports Properties in 2003. Prior to forming Auburn Network in 1994, he served as General Manager of Host Communications (1990-1994), and Associate Sports Information Director for Auburn University (1984-1990).
During his athletic media career, he worked on the campaigns of two Heisman Trophy winners, Herschel Walker
Herschel Walker
Herschel Junior Walker is an American mixed martial artist and a former American football player. He played college football for the University of Georgia Bulldogs and earned the 1982 Heisman Trophy. He began his professional career with the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League...
at Georgia and Bo Jackson
Bo Jackson
Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson is a former American baseball and football player. He was the first athlete to be named an All-Star in two major American sports, and also won the Heisman Trophy in 1985....
at Auburn. As a student assistant in the athletic media relations office at Georgia, he spearheaded the Heisman campaign of his college roommate, All-America defensive back Terry Hoage
Terry Hoage
Terrell Lee "Terry" Hoage is a former football defensive back for the University of Georgia from 1980 – 1983 and several National Football League teams. He was a two time consensus All-American and graduated from Georgia in 1985 with a B.S. in Genetics with a 3.85 GPA...
, who finished fifth in the 1983 Heisman balloting, at the time the highest finish ever for a defensive back.
He is a member of the Alabama Broadcasters' Association, Auburn-Opelika Airport Advisory Board, Auburn United Methodist Church, Auburn Chamber of Commerce, and the Auburn Kiwanis Club.
After the Republicans took control of the State House in the 2010 elections, Hubbard was elected the first Republican Speaker of the House since Reconstruction.
External links
- Mike Hubbard Homepage
- Alabama Legislature - Mike Hubbard
- Project Vote Smart - Mike Hubbard
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2002, 1998
- Alabama House Republican Caucus