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Summary

Senator Henry 'Hank' Sanders

Full Name: Henry 'Hank' Sanders
Office: State Senate (AL) - District 23, Democratic
First Elected: 11/02/1982
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Rose; 3 Children: Malika, Kindaka, Ainka
Birth Date: 10/28/1942
Birth Place: Baldwin County, AL
Home City: Selma, AL
Religion: Baptist

Recent Key Votes

SB 191 - Requires Drug Testing for Certain Welfare Recipients
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

April 24, 2013

SB 41 - Amends Employment Requirements
Legislation (Nay)

March 7, 2013

HB 19 - State House Redistricting
Legislation (Nay)

May 24, 2012

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Recent Public Statements

Associated Press - "Ala. Democrats Say Don't Tax Rebate"

Feb. 12, 2008 - Leaders of the Senate Democratic Caucus endorsed legislation Monday that would keep state income taxes from being levied on the federal tax rebates that Alabamians ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2010 League of Southeastern Credit Unions Positions 100%
2007-2010 Alabama National Federation of Independent Business Positions 33%
2010 National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Positions on Gun Rights C
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Campaign Finances

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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Hank Sanders refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Website
http://www.legislature.state.al.us/senate/senators/senatebios/sd023.html

Capitol
11 South Union Street, Room 736
Montgomery, AL 36130
Phone: 334-242-7860

District
One Imani Way
Selma, AL 36702
Phone: 334-875-1395

District
Post Office Box 1290
Selma, AL 36702-1290
Phone: 334-526-4531

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