2006 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries election
November 7, 2006
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County results Sparks: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Lipscomb: 50–60% 60–70% | ||||||||||||||||
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The 2006 Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries election was held on November 7, 2006, to elect the Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. Incumbent Democratic commissioner Ron Sparks was re-elected to a second consecutive term.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Ron Sparks, incumbent commissioner[2]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Albert Lipscomb, state senator from the 32nd district (1989–2002)[3]
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ron Sparks | 701,320 | 59.07 | |
| Republican | Albert Lipscomb | 485,275 | 40.87 | |
| Write-in | 750 | 0.06 | ||
| Total votes | 1,187,345 | 100.00 | ||
References
- ^ "Agriculture Commissioner". The Birmingham News. November 8, 2006. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ Mitchell, Garry. "Animal ID hot isue in ag race". The Birmingham News. p. D9. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
October 20, 2006
- ^ "Murphy announces District 4 bid". The Baldwin Press Register. May 14, 2006. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ "2006 Agriculture Commissioner General Election Results - Alabama". Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Elections. December 22, 2014. Retrieved January 16, 2026.