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Former Rep. Spencer Bachus

R Alabama, 6th (1993-2015) Retired

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Summary

BACHUS, Spencer T., III, a Representative from Alabama; born in Birmingham, Ala., December 28, 1947; B.A., Auburn University, 1969; J.D., University of Alabama School of Law, 1972; National Guard, 1969-1971; lawyer, private practice; member of the Alabama state senate, 1983-1984; member of the Alabama state house of representatives, 1984-1987; member, Alabama board of education, 1987-1991; chairman, Alabama Republican executive committee, 1991-1992; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Third and to the ten succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1993-present); chair, Committee on Financial Services (One Hundred Twelfth Congress).

Biographical

  • Full Name: Spencer Thomas Bachus III
  • Gender: Male Male
  • Pronunciation: SPEN-sur BAK-uhss
  • Date of Birth: Dec. 28, 1947 (age: 76)
  • Place of Birth: Birmingham, Ala.
  • Religion: Baptist
  • Hometown: Irondale, Ala.
  • Place of Residence: Vestavia Hills, Ala.
  • Occupation: Attorney
Family:
Married: Linda Bachus

5 children

Office History

Congressional Offices:
State Legislature Offices:

Election Results

  • 2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)
    6th Congressional District of Alabama
    Spencer Thomas Bachus III, 71.17%
    Republican
    Penny H Bailey, 28.65%
    Democrat
  • 2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)
    6th Congressional District of Alabama
    Spencer Thomas Bachus III, 98.05%
    Republican
  • 2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)
    6th Congressional District of Alabama
    Spencer Thomas Bachus III, 97.79%
    Republican
  • 2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)
    6th Congressional District of Alabama
    Spencer Thomas Bachus III, 98.32%
    Republican
  • 2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)
    6th Congressional District of Alabama
    Spencer Thomas Bachus III, 98.80%
    Republican
  • 2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)
    6th Congressional District of Alabama
    Spencer Thomas Bachus III, 89.83%
    Republican
    J Holden Mcallister, 9.90%
    Libertarian
  • 2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)
    6th Congressional District of Alabama
    Spencer Thomas Bachus III, 87.94%
    Republican
    Terry Reagin, 11.65%
    Libertarian
  • 1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)
    6th Congressional District of Alabama
    Spencer Thomas Bachus III, 71.79%
    Republican
    Donna Wesson Smalley, 28.14%
    Democrat
  • 1997 (Nov. 5, 1996 election)
    6th Congressional District of Alabama
    Spencer Thomas Bachus III, 70.93%
    Republican
    Mary Lynn Bates, 27.31%
    Democrat
  • 1995 (Nov. 8, 1994 election)
    6th Congressional District of Alabama
    Spencer Thomas Bachus III, 79.02%
    Republican
    Larry Fortenberry, 20.91%
    Democrat
  • 1993 (Nov. 3, 1992 election)
    6th Congressional District of Alabama
    Spencer Thomas Bachus III, 52.33%
    Republican
    Benjamin Leader Erdreich (Ben), 45.00%
    Democrat
    Carla Cloum, 1.61%
    Independent
    Mark Bodenhausen, 1.01%
    Libertarian

Employment History

Associated Organizations

Election campaign: Own leadership PAC: Board membership:

Military History

Official Signature

Official signature

Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2014, 2014 (Amendment), 2013, 2012, 2011, 2011 (Amendment), 2010, 2010 (Amendment), 2009, 2009 (Amendment), 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Extension Letter: 2014
Termination: 2015
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Caught Our Eye

  • Bachus staffer lands federal affairs job with Xcel Energy Inc.

    Posted by Jenna Ebersole on Dec. 17, 2014
    As Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.) and his staff pack their bags over the next few weeks, one staffer for five years has already said farewell. read more

  • Rep. Bachus' finance committee aide rejoins the private sector

    Posted by Katie Barrows on Jan. 8, 2014
    A finance committee aide has rejoined the private sector with a government affairs position at a British banking behemoth. read more

  • Posted by Daimon Eklund on Jan. 7, 2013
    Some people take a gamble on their stock portfolio, but one former Republican counsel to the House Financial Services Committee went from regulating Wall Street to lobbying for companies who want to set up more traditional gambling online. read more

  • Posted by Garrett Snedeker on Dec. 3, 2012
    An all-expense paid jaunt to Buenos Aires served as a sort of international victory lap for ten members of Congress and many of their spouses, days after they won reelection. read more

  • Posted by Garrett Snedeker on June 11, 2012
    A trade association representing the country's most prominent apartment firms has snagged a former GOP staffer on the House Financial Services Committee under Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.) to be its director of government affairs. read more

  • Posted by Garrett Snedeker on April 20, 2012
    Three former GOP staffers have whirled through the revolving door today, becoming the latest to file lobbying registrations on behalf of a variety of interests. read more

  • Financial disclosures in the news this week

    Posted by LegiStorm on Feb. 10, 2012
    Congressional financial disclosures were a hot topic in the news this week. read more
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