Ron Sparks (politician)
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Ronald D. Sparks (born October 29, 1952) is an American politician from the state of Alabama. He is the former Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. Sparks is a member of the Democratic party, and was the Democratic candidate for Governor of Alabama in the state's 2010 gubernatorial election.
Quick Facts 28th Agriculture Commissioner of Alabama, Governor ...
Ron Sparks | |
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28th Agriculture Commissioner of Alabama | |
In office January 20, 2003 ā January 17, 2011 | |
Governor | Bob Riley |
Preceded by | Charles Bishop |
Succeeded by | John McMillan |
Member of the DeKalb County Commission from the 3rd district | |
In office 1978ā1982 | |
Preceded by | Auzie Anderson |
Succeeded by | Cecil Shirey |
Personal details | |
Born | (1952-10-29) October 29, 1952 (age 71) Fort Payne, Alabama, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 3 |
Education | Northeast Alabama Community College |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Coast Guard |
Unit | Search rescue |
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Sparks ran the state's Rural Development Agency from 2011 to 2017.