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Vivian Beckerle is the Democratic Party nominee in the 2006 congressional election for the First Congressional District of Alabama (map). She is running against Republican Jo Bonner.

Biography

Beckerle, a former Republican, served for 12 years as the Mobile County Treasurer, from 1989 to 2001. She spent 20 years in the Army, retiring as a Major. She also a Deacon of Hillcrest Baptist Church married, and has one daughter.

When asked why she left the Republican Party for the Democratic side, Beckerly said, “When I realized that the voices in the party were actually speaking against the likes of my brother who was a labor union member, I simply could not remain in their ranks. I take very seriously the idea of being my brother’s keeper, and I could no longer support a party that would deprive him of a livable wage, retirement, and healthcare benefits."

Meet the Cash Constituents

• Summary campaign contribution data from the Center for Responsive Politics on their Open Secrets AL-01 election profile page
• Detailed campaign contribution data from the Federal Elections Commission for Vivian Sheffield Beckerle

Controversy

Committees and Affiliations

More Background Data

Background information on Jo Bonner, whom Vivian Sheffield Beckerle challenged in the 2006 congressional elections:

• Background information on Jo Bonner from Project Vote Smart

• Interest group scorecard ratings for Jo Bonner from Project Vote Smart

• Voting record for Jo Bonner from the Washington Post database

• Information on Jo Bonner from Congress Merge

Articles and Resources

Resources

• Vivian Beckerle for Congress, official campaign site.

Local blogs and discussion sites

• Alabama Democrat

Articles

Contact

Campaign contact information

Email: vivianbeckerle@vivianbeckerle.com
Phone: (251)-660-0261
Fax: (251)-660-0261 Mail: 712 Oak Circle W.
Mobile, AL 36609