Alabama House approves operating rules after partisan feud
Republicans in the Alabama House of Representatives approved new procedural rules Tuesday over the objections of Democrats, who argued that would further diminish their ability to exert influence in the GOP-dominated chamber. The House approved the rules on a partisan 74-27 vote after spending much of its first day of an organizational session in a dispute on the rules that will govern how the chamber operates for the next four years. Republicans described the changes as modest attempts to focus attention of actual bill debate while Democrats said it further cemented the control of the GOP supermajority. Republicans hold a 77-28 majority in the 105-member House. “You want to limit my speech,” said Rep. Thomas Jackson, D-Thomasville. The House ended a longstanding policy of allowing two hours of debate on the special order calendar, which lists which bills will get floor votes that day. Lawmakers voted 92-5 for a compromise that would allow one hour of debate. Democrats said the debate time is their opportunity to express their opinion and sometimes negotiate, in a chamber where Republicans’ lopsided majority allows them to cut off bill debate and to largely control what gets approved. “Why are y’all changing the rules to the game you are already winning? …. You don’t have the right to tell me I can’t speak on behalf of those 45,000 people,” Rep. Napoleon Bracy, D-Mobile, said. Republican Rules Chairman Mike Jones, R-Andalusia, said the goal is to focus on bills instead of “burning two hours” on the daily agenda. “The effort is to try to move to a point where we can spend more time debating those actual bills and issues and less time at the front end,” Jones said. Another approved change would allow the speaker of the House to adjust the speed of the computerized reading of bills. Asking for a bill to be read aloud in the chamber is a common filibuster tactic. There would also be no floor debate on House resolutions dealing with local issues. Another rules dealt with the discipline of House members, including allowing the speaker to remove members from the building for a full legislative day for disorderly conduct. Republished with permission from the Associated Press.
GOP committee leaders named in Alabama Statehouse
Ahead of the upcoming legislative session, Monrovia-Republican and Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon on Monday announced the lawmakers who will serve as chairs and vice-chairs of the body’s 25 standing committees during the 2018-2022 quadrennium. “Each of these members possess specific talents, experiences, knowledge, and leadership skills, and we worked hard to match those factors with the committees they fit best,” McCutcheon said. “The men and women we name today have my full faith and confidence, and I know they will use their chairman positions to help make our already great state even better.” The members who will lead the House standing committees are: Rules: Chairman Mike Jones (R – Andalusia) and Vice Chair Paul Lee (R – Dothan) Consent Calendar Subcommittee: Chairwoman Pebblin Warren (D – Tuskegee) Ways and Means Education: Chairman Bill Poole (R – Tuscaloosa) and Vice Chair Danny Garrett (R – Trussville) Ways and Means General Fund: Chairman Steve Clouse (R – Ozark) and Vice Chair Kyle South (R – Fayette) Agriculture and Forestry: Chairman Danny Crawford (R – Athens) and Vice Chair Steve Hurst (R – Munford) Boards, Agencies, and Commissions: Chairman Howard Sanderford (R – Huntsville) and Vice Chair Mike Holmes (R – Wetumpka) Children and Senior Advocacy: Chairman K.L. Brown (R – Jacksonville) and Vice Chair Randall Shedd (R – Cullman) Commerce and Small Business: Chairman Jim Carns (R – Vestavia) and Vice Chair Dimitri Polizos (R – Montgomery) Constitution, Campaigns, and Elections: Chairman Matt Fridy (R – Montevallo) and Vice Chair Bob Fincher (R – Woodland) County and Municipal Government: Chairman Reed Ingram (R – Montgomery) and Vice Chair Margie Wilcox (R – Mobile) Economic Development and Tourism: Chairwoman Becky Nordgren (R – Gadsden) and Vice Chair Ron Johnson (R – Sylacauga) Education Policy: Chairwoman Terri Collins (R – Decatur) and Vice Chair Danny Garrett (R – Trussville) Ethics and Campaign Finance: Chairman Mike Ball (R – Madison) and Vice Chair Rich Wingo (R – Tuscaloosa) Financial Services: Chairman Chris Blackshear (R – Phenix City) and Vice Chair Jimmy Martin (R – Clanton) Fiscal Responsibility: Chairman Chris Sells (R – Greenville) and Vice Chair Mike Holmes (R – Wetumpka) Health: Chairwoman April Weaver (R – Brierfield) and Vice Chair Ron Johnson (R – Sylacauga) Insurance: Chairman Kerry Rich (R – Albertville) and Vice Chair Corley Ellis (R – Columbiana) Internal Affairs: Chairman Randy Wood (R – Anniston) and Vice Chair Nathaniel Ledbetter (R – Rainsville) Judiciary: Chairman Jim Hill (R – Odenville) and Vice Chair Tim Wadsworth (R – Arley) Local Legislation: Chairman Alan Baker (R – Brewton) and Vice Chair Ritchie Whorton (R – Valley) Military and Veterans Affairs: Chairman Dickie Drake (R – Leeds) and Vice Chair Connie Rowe (R – Jasper) Public Safety and Homeland Security: Chairman Allen Treadaway (R – Morris) and Vice Chair Allen Farley (R – McCalla) State Government: Chairman Chris Pringle (R – Mobile) and Vice Chair Chris Sells (R – Greenville) Technology and Research: Chairman Joe Lovvorn (R – Auburn) and Vice Chair Corey Harbison (R – Good Hope) Transportation, Utilities, and Infrastructure: Chairman Lynn Greer (R – Rogersville) and Vice Chair Joe Faust (R – Fairhope) Urban and Rural Development: Chairman Randall Shedd (R – Cullman) and Vice Chair David Standridge (R – Hayden) Full committee rosters will be announced during the 2019 organizational session, which is scheduled to convene on January 8.
Alabama House Democrats elect leadership team, some new faces
State House Democrats return to Montgomery in March with some new faces on their leadership team. The Alabama House Democratic Caucus elected the members of their leadership team this week. Leading the body once more is Hunstville-Democrat, State Rep. Anthony Daniels who will continue as Democratic Leader. “I am honored to continue to serve in this role and with this great leadership team,” said Daniels. “There is a lot of work ahead of us and I could not imagine a more dedicated group of leaders and caucus members to tackle critical challenges and issues in Alabama.” Five of the nine leaders are new members of caucus leadership. 2019 Alabama House Democratic Caucus Leadership: Rep. Anthony Daniels, Minority Leader Rep. Merika Coleman, Assistant Minority Leader Rep. Christopher England, Caucus Chair* Rep. Barbara Drummond, Caucus Vice Chair Rep. Kelvin Lawrence, Secretary/Treasurer* Rep. Adline Clarke, Caucus Whip Rep. Jeremy Gray, Caucus Whip* Rep. Tashina Morris, Caucus Whip* Rep. Prince Chestnut, Policy Committee At-Large* *denotes newly elected leader The newly elected Caucus Chair Christopher England said, “I am honored and humbled to serve our caucus in this capacity. I am looking forward to working with the members of the leadership team and the caucus overall to build a better Alabama.” The 2019 Regular Session is slated to begin on March 5, 2019.
GOP unanimously nominates Mac McCutcheon for another term as Alabama House Speaker
The 77 members of the Alabama House Republican Caucus on Tuesday unanimously nominated Monrovia-Republican, State Rep. Mac McCutcheon to serve as Speaker of the House when lawmakers convene for the Legislature’s organizational session in January. Since Republicans hold a supermajority in the Alabama House, 77 of 105 seats, McCutcheon’s nomination all but ensures he will be elected by the full body for another term as House Speaker when the official vote is taken in January. “Serving as Speaker of the Alabama House has been the greatest professional honor of my life, and I’m humbled that my fellow Republicans have chosen me to continue serving in that role,” McCutcheon said. “If elected during the organizational session in January, I will continue presiding in a manner that gives all members of both parties a voice in the legislative process. Our state faces many challenges, and finding needed solutions will require all of us to work together.” McCutcheon was first elected as House Speaker during an August 2016 special session. He succeeded former House speaker Mike Hubbard, who was automatically removed from office after he was convicted on multiple counts of using his office for personal gain. He was later sentenced to four years in prison. Speaker Pro Tem House Republicans also nominated Mobile-Republican, State Rep. Victor Gaston to serve as Speaker Pro Tem for another term. “My thanks go out to both the new and returning members of the House Republican Caucus for re-nominating me as the body’s second-in-command,” Gaston said. “I am excited for the opportunities that Alabama’s future holds and will continue working to make our state an even better place for all of its citizens.”
Alabama House GOP re-elects Nathaniel Ledbetter, Connie Rowe to leadership
The 77-member Alabama House Republican Caucus has once again put its faith in Rainsville-Republican, State Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter electing him to serve another term as House Majority Leader, as well as Jasper-Republican, State Rep. Connie Rowe to serve again as its vice chair. The two leaders will hold their positions throughout the 2018 – 2022 quadrennium. Killen-Republican, State Rep. Phillip Pettus, a retired state trooper serving his second term in office, was elected to serve as the secretary/treasurer for the Caucus. House Majority Leader Ledbetter As majority leader, Ledbetter will determine what legislation comes up for a vote before the state House and when it moves on the calendar. “I am deeply grateful for the trust and confidence that my Republican colleagues have continued to place in me, and I look forward to continuing my service as their leader for the next four years,” Ledbetter said in a statement. “Republicans added to our already impressive supermajority in the general election cycle, and I will work to ensure that the bills, measures, and resolutions passed by the House reflect the same conservative beliefs and traditional values that Alabama’s voters share.” Ledbetter, a former mayor and city council member in Rainsville, was elected to the Alabama House in 2014. Originally elected as House Majority Leader in 2017, he was the first freshman member to serve in that post in modern times. Caucus Vice Chair Rowe Prior to her election to the Alabama House in 2014, Rowe served as the police chief in Jasper, Alabama and was previously employed as an investigator for the Walker County District Attorney’s Office for more than 20 years. “I look forward to being a part of the Republican leadership team as we work to enact the conservative agenda that voters overwhelmingly endorsed at the polls,” Rowe said. “By sticking together and offering a unified front, House Republicans have a tremendous opportunity to move Alabama forward over the next four years.”
NRA endorses Wes Allen for Alabama State House District 89
The National Rifle Association (NRA) endorsed Wes Allen in his race for the Alabama House of Representatives in District 89, the group announced Monday. An endorsement from the NRA‘s Political Action Committee, the NRA Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF), can be a game changer for many candidates. “When provided with the facts, the nation’s elected officials will recognize that “gun control” schemes are an infringement on the Second Amendment and a proven failure in fighting crime” says the fund. “The importance of this premise lies in the knowledge that, as one U.S. Congressman put it: ‘The gun lobby is people.’” The NRA-PVF makes its decisions based on voting records, public statements and their responses to their NRA-PVF questionnaire. “I am honored to be endorsed by the NRA,” Allen said. “This is a group of hardworking men and women who support the United States Constitution and the preservation of our rights as Americans. Their commitment to preserving gun rights for law abiding citizens is something that I appreciate.” Allen, the Republican nominee in the race, faces-off against Democrat Joel Lee Williams in the November 6 general election for the seat currently held by Troy-Republican Rep. Alan Boothe who announced he will not seek reelection. Allen, who has served as Pike County’s Probate Judge since a 2009 appointment from then-Gov. Bob Riley, is viewed as one of the most conservative Probate Judges in the Yellowhammer State. District 89 includes Pike County and the northern half of Dale County.
Jim Zeigler moves state auditors into Ethics Commission offices
In April, Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler received written notice from Legislative Council informing him that he was being kicked out of the Alabama State House. Now he’s found a new home for his auditors: the Alabama Ethics Commission. The working offices of the auditors had been in the State House since July 2007, but Zeigler received notice they would have to be out by September 30, 2018, the last day of the 2018 fiscal year. Since receiving the notice, Zeigler has been on the hunt for a new office location. Enter an agreement to sublease unused space at the Alabama Ethics Commission. Finalized Friday, the sublease is for 744 square feet on the 3rd floor of the RSA Union Building was approved by Zeigler, Director of the Ethics Commission Tom Albritton, and Dr. David Bronner CEO of the Retirement Systems of Alabama, which owns the building and holds the primary lease with the Ethics Commission. The Auditor’s office will rent the space for $682 a month in 2018, which will move to $697.50 a month in 2019 and 2020, and up to $713 a month in 2021. “We are a small agency with low costs to Alabama taxpayers. We get a lot done with little space and little staff.” Zeigler said. Job of the State Auditor The State Auditor is tasked with providing accountability to the taxpayers of Alabama by maintaining accurate records of all personal property valued at $500 and above, as well as items deemed sensitive in nature. As well as serving as only check and balance between the Comptroller’s Office and the State Treasury. Zeigler has added to that traditional duty an additional role – a “watchman against government waste and mismanagement.”
State House approves Education budget, teacher pay raise
The Alabama House of Representatives unanimously approved the 2019 Education Trust Fund budget on Tuesday after a few hours of debate. State lawmakers voted 102-0 to approve the $6.6 budget which provides a 2.5 percent pay raise for education employees in K-12 and two year colleges, a funding boost for pre-kindergarten by $20 million as well as additional programs, and funding for 197 more teachers in middle school grades. The bill now moves to the Alabama Senate.
Here’s who’s qualified to run for the Alabama State House thus far
Alabama candidates began qualifying for major 2018 races last month. Now, with just three days remaining to officially qualify for the June Democratic and Republican primaries several more candidates both parties are filing documents to make cut. Thus far, 170 total candidates have qualified to run for the State House. Of those candidates, 114 are Republican and 56 are Democrats. Republicans are running in 79 of the 105 State House Districts and Democrats in 43. Districts 53 and 55 have no candidates running from either party. Below is the list of candidates the Alabama Republican and Democratic Parties have qualified thus far: House District 1 Phillip Pettus (Republican) House District 2 Lynn Greer (Republican) Lora Kay Morrow (Democrat) House District 3 Andrew Sorrell (Republican) Humphrey Lee (Republican) House District 4 Tom Fredricks (Republican) Parker Duncan Moore (Republican) House District 5 Danny F. Crawford (Republican) House District 6 Andy Whitt (Republican) House District 7 Ken Johnson (Republican) House District 8 Terri Collins (Republican) Rebecca Browne (Democrat) House District 9 James R. Bowling (Republican) Justin Morrow (Republican) Scott Stadthagen (Republican) House District 10 Mike Ball (Republican) House District 11 Randall Shedd (Republican) House District 12 Alex J. Chaney (Republican) Corey Harbison (Republican) House District 13 Connie Cooner Rowe (Republican) House District 14 Richard “Bull” Corry (Republican) Tim Wadsworth (Republican) House District 15 Allen Farley (Republican) Suzanna Coleman (Democrat) House District 16 Kyle South (Republican) House District 17 Tracy Estes (Republican) David Hall (Republican) Phil Segraves (Republican) 25 House District 18 Jamie Kiel (Republican) Tony Riley (Republican) House District 19 Samuel T. Greene (Democrat) Laura Hall (Democrat) House District 20 Howard Sanderford (Republican) Linda Meigs (Democrat) House District 21 Rex Reynolds (Republican) Terry Jones (Democrat) House District 22 Wayne Johnson (Republican) Ritchie Whorton (Republican) House District 23 Parker Edmiston (Republican) Tommy Hanes (Republican) House District 24 Nathaniel Ledbetter (Republican) House District 25 Mac McCutcheon (Republican) House District 26 Kerry Rich (Republican) House District 27 Wes Kitchens (Republican) Ronnie E Opolka (Republican) House District 28 Gil F. Isbell (Republican) Kyle Pierce (Democrat) House District 29 Becky Nordgren (Republican) House District 30 B. Craig Lipscomb (Republican) Rusty Jessup (Republican) Robert McKay (Republican) Ryan Preston (Republican) Jared Vaughn (Democrat) House District 31 Dustin DeVaughn (Republican) Mike Holmes (Republican) House District 32 Barbara Boyd (Democrat) Angela L. Fears (Democrat) House District 33 Ron Johnson (Republican) Ben Robbins(Republican) House District 34 David Standridge (Republican) House District 35 Steve Hurst (Republican) 50 House District 36 Randy Wood (Republican) House District 37 Bob Fincher (Republican) House District 38 Todd Rauch (Republican) Debbie Hamby Wood (Republican) Brian McGee (Democrat) House District 39 Ginny Shaver (Republican) House District 40 Koven “K.L.” Brown (Republican) House District 41 Corley Ellis (Republican) House District 42 Jimmie Hardee (Republican) James M. “Jimmy” Martin (Republican) House District 43 Arnold G. Mooney II (Republican) House District 44 Danny Garrett (Republican) House District 45 Ted Crockett (Republican) Dickie Drake (Republican) Jenn Gray (Democrat) House District 46 David Faulkner (Republican) Felicia Stewart (Democrat) House District 47 David Wheeler (Republican) House District 48 Jim Carns (Republican) William Wentowski (Republican) House District 49 April Weaver (Republican) House District 50 Jim Hill (Republican) House District 51 Allen Treadaway (Republican) 70 House District 52 John W. Rogers Jr.(Democrat) House District 53 House District 54 Jerome Dees (Democrat) House District 55 House District 56 Louise Alexander (Democrat) House District 57 Merika Coleman (Democrat) House District 58 Rolanda Hollis (Democrat) Rodney Huntley (Democrat) House District 59 Mary Moore (Democrat) House District 60 Juandalynn Givan (Democrat) House District 61 Billy McFarland (Republican) Rodney Sullivan (Republican) Tommy Hyche (Democrat) House District 62 Rich Wingo (Republican) Will Benton (Democrat) House District 63 Bill Poole (Republican) House District 64 Stephen Sexton (Republican) Harry Shiver (Republican) House District 65 Brett Easterbrook (Republican) Elaine Beech (Democrat) House District 66 Alan Baker (Republican) House District 67 Prince Chestnut (Democrat) House District 68 Thomas Jackson (Democrat) House District 69 Kelvin Lawrence (Democrat) Kelvin Williams (Democrat) House District 70 Chris England (Democrat) House District 71 A.J. McCampbell (Democrat) House District 72 Ralph A. Howard (Democrat) House District 73 Stephen Bryant (Republican) Matt Fridy (Republican) House District 74 Dimitri Polizos (Republican) Rayford Mack (Democrat) House District 75 Reed Ingram (Republican) House District 76 Thad McClammy (Democrat) House District 77 Linell Finley (Democrat) TaShina Morris (Democrat) House District 78 Alvin Holmes (Democrat) House District 79 Joe Lovvorn (Republican) Mary Wynne Kling (Democrat) House District 80 Chris E. Blackshear (Republican) House District 81 Derrick Blythe (Republican) Joyful “Joy” Johns (Republican) Terry D. Martin (Republican) Ed Oliver (Republican) House District 82 Johnny Ford (Democrat) Pebblin Warren (Democrat) House District 83 Jeremy Gray (Democrat) John Andrew Harris (Democrat) Pat “Patsy” Jones (Democrat) Ronnie Reed (Democrat) House District 84 Berry Forte (Democrat) House District 85 Dexter Grimsley (Democrat) House District 86 Paul W. Lee (Republican) House District 87 Adam E. Parker (Republican) Jeff Sorrells (Republican) House District 88 Jeremy Arthur (Republican) Will Dismukes (Republican) House District 89 Wes Allen (Republican) Marcus B. Paramore (Republican) House District 90 Chris Sells (Republican) House District 91 Rhett Marques (Republican) Lister H. Reeves Jr. (Republican) Clarke White (Republican) House District 92 Mike Jones, Jr. (Republican) 100 House District 93 Steve Clouse (Republican) House District 94 Joe Faust (Republican) House District 95 Steve McMillan (Republican) House District 96 Matt Simpson (Republican) Maurice Horsey (Democrat) House District 97 Stephen McNair (Republican) Adline Clarke (Democrat) House District 98 Napoleon Bracy, Jr. (Democrat) House District 99 Charles W. Talbert (Republican) Gregory Harris (Democrat) Henry Haseeb (Democrat) Sam Jones (Democrat) Gregory Parker (Democrat) Herman Thomas (Democrat) House District 100 Victor Gaston (Republican) House District 101 Chris Pringle (Republican) House District 102 Willie Gray (Republican) Belinda H. Shoub (Republican) Shane Stringer (Republican) House District 103 Barbara Drummond (Democrat) House District 104 Margie Wilcox (Republican) Arlene Cunningham Easley (Democrat) House District 105 Chip Brown( Republican) Cody Dockens (Republican) 114
Chris Pringle to chair new House Standing Committee on Fiscal Responsibility
Mobile-Republican State Rep. Chris Pringle has been selected to chair the new House Standing Committee on Fiscal Responsibility, a panel that will focus its attention on increasing accountability and combatting the waste, misuse, and abuse of taxpayer dollars. Monrovia-Republican and Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon made the announcement Tuesday. “Since 2010, the Alabama Legislature has passed several initiatives designed to tighten the reins on state spending and maximize returns on the taxpayers’ dollars, but there is more work yet to be done,” McCutcheon said. “The Standing Committee on Fiscal Responsibility will focus its full attention on considering measures that streamline the budgeting and spending process and implement needed efficiencies.” Pringle, who received the Business Council of Alabama‘s coveted Business Champion Award in 2015, said he looks forward to the challenges that lie ahead as he and his committee members work to ensure taxpayers get maximum results from the dollars they send to Montgomery. “A classic movie tells the story of some miners who dig a tunnel underneath the local saloon and become rich by gathering the gold dust that simply falls between the floor boards, and that is similar to our mission,” Pringle said. “We’re going to start examining the biggest pile of dollars in the state treasury and then drill down to the smallest cent as we seek ways to cut costs and save money while maintaining and improving services.” First elected to represent District 101 in the Alabama House in 2014, Pringle previously served as a member of the body from 1994 to 2002. A graduate of the University of Alabama, he is a licensed realtor with Southern Timberlands and is a licensed home building and general contractor. Joining Pringle on the committee, which was created by a House resolution during the 2017 regular session, are: Vice Chairman Chris Sells (R-Greenville), Ranking Democrat Rod Scott (D-Fairfield), Corley Ellis (R-Columbiana), Matt Fridy (R-Montevallo), Danny Garrett (R-Trussville), Reed Ingram (R-Montgomery), A.J. McCampbell (D-Livingston) and Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham).
3 Republicans, 1 Democrat qualify for state house vacancy
Three Republicans and one Democrat have qualified as candidates to replace an Alabama lawmaker who faces up to 20 years in prison for involvement in a felony mail fraud scheme. The Decatur Daily reports that Republicans Tom Fredricks, Parker Duncan Moore and Tom Willis met the Tuesday deadline along with Juanita Allen Healy, the only Democrat to qualify. They’ll run for the District 4 seat in the state House of Representatives that was held by Micky Hammon. Party primaries will be on Dec. 12 with the general election on Feb. 27. The district covers parts of Morgan and Limestone counties. Hammon represented the district since 2002. He’ll be sentenced Jan. 11 after agreeing last month to plead guilty of converting his campaign contributions to a personal account. Republished with permission from the Associated Press.
Randall Shedd to chair new House Standing Committee on Urban and Rural Development
Cullman-Republican state Rep. Randall Shedd has been named chairman of the new House Standing Committee on Urban and Rural Development House Speaker Mac McCutcheon announced Monday. According to McCutcheon, the new panel will focus its attention on combatting the pockets of poverty that exist across the state by addressing issues like broadband access, infrastructure, and other factors contributing to impoverished areas. “For the past several years, Alabama has led the nation in attracting new jobs, opportunities, and industrial development, but there are areas of our state that still struggle economically, and they deserve our attention,” McCutcheon said. “Since joining the Alabama House, Rep. Shedd has promoted the need for development initiatives in both urban and rural areas, so his expertise and interest in this area makes him the ideal candidate to chair this committee.” Shedd said he looks forward to tackling the challenges that leading the panel offers and pledges to work toward more prosperity and opportunity for all of Alabama’s citizens. “Every Alabamian, no matter where they live, deserves the chance at a good-paying job and an honest day’s work, and, as chairman of this committee, I will do everything in my power to provide it to them,” said Shedd. “I appreciate the confidence that Speaker McCutcheon has placed in me, and I can promise that the bills, measures, and ideas that come before my committee will get a thorough vetting and a fair hearing.” Prior to his election to the Alabama House in 2013, Shedd served as chairman of the Cullman County Commission and as mayor of Fairview. He was previously employed as the director of the Cullman County Commission on Aging. Joining Shedd on the new committee are: Hayden-Republican David Standridge: Vice Chairman Thomasville-Democrat Thomas Jackson: Ranking Democrat Bessemer-Democrat Louise Alexander Selma-Democrat Prince Chestnut Athens-Republican Danny Crawford Leeds-Republican Dickie Drake Woodland-Republican Bob Fincher Greensboro-Democrat Ralph Howard Mobile-Republican Margie Wilcox Tuscaloosa-Republican Rich Wingo
