Retired Northport Police Captain Ron Bolton announced that he is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for State House District 61 in the 2022 primary elections. This is his first run for public office. The District 61 seat will be vacated by Rodney Sullivan, who announced in June that he would not seek re-election.
Bolton stated, “I’m running for the Alabama Legislature because I understand the importance of strong representation in Montgomery. My campaign will focus on four key issues that are vital for the future of Tuscaloosa and Pickens counties. I’ll work to expand Rural Broadband access to our district; I won’t give up on our financially struggling rural healthcare initiatives; I’ll fight to make sure our counties and cities get our fair share of road and bridge funds from the state; and I’ll work with state
and local economic development leaders to bring good-paying jobs to Pickens and Tuscaloosa counties.”
Bolton is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and has served in various leadership capacities during his 25 years of service with the Northport Police Department. He served as both Administrative and Patrol Division Commander, as an instructor at the University of Alabama Law Enforcement Academy, and as the Tactical Team Commander for the Northport Police Department. He also spent many years serving on the Board of Directors for Turning Point Services.
“If I’m elected to serve in the Alabama House of Representatives, my job will be to produce for our
communities,” Bolton added. “I humbly ask for the consideration and votes of my neighbors and friends
in District 61.”
Bolton has been married to his wife Sharon for 31 years. He has two children, two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He is an active member of the Tuscaloosa County Republican Executive Committee, the Alabama Republican State Executive Committee, and Five Points Baptist Church in Northport.
