Over the past month, APR has released a series of profiles on the new faces joining the Alabama Legislature. With nearly all of the profiles complete, we are now indexing them here for reference.
Remaining profiles will be added once completed.
House of Representatives
Ben Harrison – R, HD2
Profile coming soon
Kerry “Bubba” Underwood – R, HD3
Underwood brings mayoral experience to representing The Shoals
Ernie Yarbrough – R, HD7
Profile coming soon
David Cole – R, HD10
Election pending challenge
Matt Woods – R, HD13
HD13 Rep. Matt Woods seeks to be “an effective voice for families”
Leigh Hulsey – R, HD15
Hulsey brings perspective to Legislature’s focus on mental health expansion
James Lomax – R, HD20
Newly elected state Rep. James Lomax brings background in real estate — and youth
Mike Kirkland – R, HD23
Profile coming soon
Phillip K. Rigsby – R, HD25
New Huntsville Rep. Rigsby emphasizes selfless service
Brock Colvin – R, HD26
Newly elected Rep. Brock Colvin will be youngest member of the Alabama Legislature
Mark A. Gidley – R, HD29
Gidley extends ministry as District 29 representative
Troy B. Stubbs – R, HD31
Stubbs brings varied education, career experience to State House
Chad Robertson – R, HD40
Chad Robertson aims to be a voice for rural Alabama
Susan Dubose – R, HD45
Susan DuBose wants “to be a voice for women” in the Alabama House
Fred Plump- D, HD55
Profile coming soon
Ontario Tillman – D, HD56
New Bessemer Rep. Tillman brings law, education experience to seat
Patrick Sellers – D, HD57
Profile coming soon
Ron Bolton – R, HD61
Ron Bolton enters Legislature with focus on rural healthcare, workforce development
Bill Lamb – R, HD62
Bill Lamb brings background in accounting, civil service to Montgomery
Donna Givens – R, HD64
Donna Givens brings experience in governmental affairs to HD64
Curtis Travers – D, HD72
Profile coming soon
Phillip Ensler – D, HD74
Phillip Ensler brings focus on education, public safety as newly elected state rep
Rick Rehm – R, HD85
Rehm prioritizes parental rights in education, cutting taxes
Jerry Starnes – R, HD88
Starnes brings military experience, focus to District 88
Marcus B. Paramore – R, HD89
New District 89 Rep. Paramore already familiar with the State House
Matthew Hammett – R, HD92
Matthew Hammett to focus on improving HD92’s labor force, bond reform
Jennifer Fidler – R, HD94
New HD94 Rep. Fidler is a “farm girl living the American dream”
Frances Holk-Jones – R, HD95
Holk-Jones brings experience in insurance, passion for mental health
Mark Shirey – R, HD100
Mobile eye doctor Shirey brings healthcare perspective to Legislature
Senate
Lance Bell – R, SD11
Lance Bell brings experience as lawyer and judge to Alabama Senate
Merika Coleman – D-SD19
Coleman encouraged by “camaraderie” in the Senate
Robert Stewart – D, SD23
Profile coming soon
Jay Hovey – R-SD27
Profile coming soon
