Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed a proclamation to set the special election dates for Alabama House District 55. This State House was vacated when Fred “Coach” Plump (D-Birmingham) resigned in May after pleading guilty to charges by the U.S. Department of Justice of wire fraud conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
Governor Ivey set the special primary election for Tuesday, September 26, 2023. The special primary runoff, if necessary, will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. The special general election will be on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
“Those in public office must be held to the highest standard, and it is unfortunate that the good folks in House District 55 have been left without representation due to poor decisions made by the individual who formerly held this seat,” said Governor Ivey. “I encourage everyone in this district to get out and vote during this special election to ensure you have a strong voice advocating for you in the Alabama Legislature going forward.”
The deadline for qualifying with the two major political parties will be Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. The deadline for all independent candidates and/or minor parties is Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
House District 55 represents portions of Jefferson County, including Fairfield and Birmingham.
Plump was a Democrat, and HD55 is a heavily Democratic-leaning District. There are 105 members of the Alabama House of Representatives. This seat will be filled before the 2024 Alabama Regular Session in February, but HD55 likely will not be represented in the likely special session on congressional redistricting.
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