James R. Bennett

James R. Bennett (January 3, 1940 – August 17, 2016) was an American Republican politician from Alabama. From 1978 to 1983, he served as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives and as a member of the Alabama Senate between 1983 and 1993. He went on to serve as Secretary of State of Alabama, from 1993 to 2003 and from 2013 to 2015.

James R. Bennett
Bennett in 2014
49th & 52nd Secretary of State of Alabama
In office
July 31, 2013  January 19, 2015
GovernorRobert J. Bentley
Preceded byBeth Chapman
Succeeded byJohn Merrill
In office
1993–2003
GovernorJim Folsom Jr.
Fob James
Don Siegelman
Preceded byBilly Joe Camp
Succeeded byNancy Worley
Member of the Alabama Senate
In office
1983-1993
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
In office
1978-1983
Personal details
Born(1940-01-03)January 3, 1940
Red Oak, Iowa
DiedAugust 17, 2016(2016-08-17) (aged 76)
Birmingham, Alabama
Political partyRepublican (1998-2016)
Democratic (before 1998)
SpouseAndrea Bennett
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