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Robert Renfroe "Bob" Riley (born October 3, 1944) is an American politician. He is a member of the Republican party. He was the 52nd Governor of Alabama from 2003 until 2011. He was first elected to office in 2002 and re-elected in 2006. Riley was born in Ashland.[1]
Bob Riley | |
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52nd Governor of Alabama | |
In office January 20, 2003 – January 17, 2011 | |
Lieutenant | Lucy Baxley Jim Folsom |
Preceded by | Don Siegelman |
Succeeded by | Robert Bentley |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 3rd district | |
In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Glen Browder |
Succeeded by | Mike Rogers |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Renfroe Riley October 3, 1944 Ashland, Alabama |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Patsy Riley |
Alma mater | University of Alabama |
Profession | Automobile dealer Real estate developer |
He has a wife, four children (one is dead), and seven grandchildren.[2]
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