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  Sparks, Ron
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NameRon Sparks
Address1445 Federal Drive
Montgomery, Alabama 36107-1100, United States
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Born October 29, 1952 (71 years)
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Aug 20, 2021 06:48pm
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InfoDeputy State Agriculture Commissioner

Ron Sparks was born and raised in Ft. Payne, Alabama in Dekalb County. At a very young age, he began working in the sock mills while attending high school. Upon graduation from Ft. Payne High School in 1971, Sparks entered the United States Coast Guard and served as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Honor Guard. He was also a member of a search and rescue team. After completing his service in the Coast Guard, he graduated from North East State Community College and in 1978 at the age of 24 became one of the youngest County Commissioners elected in the State of Alabama.

Sparks has also owned two successful businesses in the Ft. Payne area. He worked in the television industry and had the opportunity to interview a number of great entertainers and political figures.

In 1993, Sparks was appointed Director of the 911 System and was instrumental in designing and implementing the on-line program in Dekalb County. In 1998, he was elected the State President of Alabama 911.

Ron Sparks has been active for over 20 years coaching the youth athletics in the Dekalb County area and has had the pleasure of seeing students on the National Championship football team and also progress to the Professional level of athletics.

Sparks has three children and one grandchild. He is honored and distinguished to serve as one of the youngest Commissioners of Agriculture and Industries for the State of Alabama.



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Apr 11, 2004 12:00am Profile Ron Sparks moved up Alabama's political ladder from county commissioner...  Article User 490 

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  12/12/2017 AL US Senate - Special Election Lost 0.00% (-49.97%)
  11/02/2010 AL Governor Lost 41.87% (-15.71%)
  06/01/2010 AL Governor - D Primary Won 62.31% (+24.62%)
  11/07/2006 AL Commissioner of Ag & Ind Won 59.07% (+18.20%)
  11/05/2002 AL Commissioner of Ag & Ind Won 51.32% (+5.16%)
  06/04/2002 AL Commissioner of Ag & Ind - D Primary Won 51.34% (+17.45%)
  11/08/1983 AL House 024 Lost 0.13% (-55.76%)
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  06/05/2018 AL Governor - D Primary Lost 0.00% (-54.58%)
  06/01/2010 AL District 05 - D Primary Lost 0.00% (-61.67%)
  06/03/2008 AL US Senate - D Primary Lost 0.00% (-63.72%)
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AL US President - D Primary - Feb 05, 2008 D Hillary Clinton