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Larry Dixon
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| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 25th district |
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| In office January 3, 1984 – January 4, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | E. C. "Crum" Foshee |
| Succeeded by | Dick Brewbaker |
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 27th district |
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| In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1984 |
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| Preceded by | Bishop N. Barron |
| Succeeded by | T. D. Little |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 81st district |
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| In office November 8, 1978 – November 3, 1982 |
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| Preceded by | James D. Harris Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Ham Wilson Jr. |
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| Born | August 31, 1942 Nowata, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | December 4, 2020 (aged 78) Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (1978–1983) Republican (1983–2020) |
| Spouse | Gaynell |
| Profession | Executive Director, Alabama Board of Medical Examiners |
Larry Dean Dixon (born August 31, 1942 – died December 4, 2020) was an American politician. He was a member of the Republican Party and served in the Alabama Senate.
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Larry Dixon's Political Journey
Larry Dixon had a long career in politics. He served in the Alabama Senate for many years, from 1983 to 2010. Before that, he was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 1978 to 1982. He decided not to run for re-election in 2010 and retired from politics.
Switching Political Parties
When he first ran for the Alabama House of Representatives in 1978, Larry Dixon was a member of the Democratic Party. In 1982, he won a seat in the state senate as a Democrat. However, just a few months after starting his term, he changed parties and became a Republican.
Even after changing parties, Dixon was very popular with voters. He almost always won his elections by a large margin. In his last election, he still won with 74 percent of the votes. This shows how much support he had during his nearly four decades in politics.
Other Important Roles
Beyond his time in the state legislature, Larry Dixon held other important positions. From 1981 until 2016, he was the chairman of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners. This board helps to regulate doctors and medical practices in Alabama. He also advised the government on education during the time of President Reagan.
In 1992, Dixon ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Many people thought he would win the Republican nomination, but he lost to Terry Everett.
Larry Dixon's Passing
Larry Dixon passed away on December 4, 2020, in Montgomery, Alabama. He was 78 years old. He died from COVID-19. This happened after he attended an outdoor gathering where some people later tested positive for the virus.
His final words were a strong message to others about the virus. He said, "We messed up. We let our guard down. Please tell everybody to be careful. This is real, and if you get diagnosed, get help immediately." He wanted people to take the virus seriously and seek help if they got sick.
See also
In Spanish: Larry Dixon para niños
