Proncey Robertson

Proncey Robertson is an American politician from the state of Alabama. He currently serves as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives for District 7. He is part of the Republican Party.

Proncey Robertson
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
from the 7th district
Assumed office
November 6, 2018
Preceded byKen Johnson
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)
Kristi Robertson
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(m. 2003)​
Children3

Career

Robertson was a Sergeant in the United States Air Force from 1986-1990.[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 2014-2018.[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 is 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
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Proncey Robertson 10,892 75.2%
Democratic Kenneth Brackins 3,592 24.8%
Write-in 9 0.1%
Total votes 14,493 100.0%

References
  1. "Representative Robertson, Proncey". www.legislature.state.al.us. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
  2. "Proncey Robertson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
  3. "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
  4. "Proncey Robertson announces candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives". Yellowhammer News. 2018-02-14. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
  5. "Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2018". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
  6. "House Education Policy Committee". www.legislature.state.al.us. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
  7. "House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee". www.legislature.state.al.us. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
  8. "House Boards Agencies and Commissions Committee". www.legislature.state.al.us. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
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