Rep. Debbie Wood Announces Re-election bid in House District 38
Debbie Hamby Wood announced Thursday her intent to run for a second term in District 38. She was first elected to the Legislature in 2018. Prior to that, she served on the Chambers County Commission from 2002-2018, and as President of the Alabama Association of County Commissioners from 2013-2014. District 38 includes portions of Chambers and Lee Counties. Woods stated, “It’s been such an honor to serve District 38 these past three years. I think it’s important to have someone representing you who listens to your desires and is accessible, and I’ll continue to do that. People here know where my office is, and they know they can stop by and talk to me and I’ll listen to them with respect. I always try to do what’s best for my constituents, and I’m going to continue to do that as well. “I sit on the Education Committee in the House, and the Education budget is the largest one the Legislature has to deal with every year. I’m going to continue to make sound decisions about how we spend every single dollar. Our teachers and students have been beat up this last year and a half from COVID, and we have to give them all the support we can. “I’m going to continue to work to see that individuals have access to their family members in the hospital and nursing homes. We passed HB 521, which allowed families to be with their loved ones at the end of life, and I want to expand on that in this next session. People need to be allowed to be there, and to be allowed to advocate for their loved ones, especially during these times. “I’ve been honored to serve you this past term, and I hope that you’ll allow me to continue to serve you for four more years.” Wood was born in Valley, Alabama, and attended Beulah High School and Southern Union State Community College. Since 2000, she’s been a small businesswoman, owning and operating Century 21 Wood Real Estate. She and her husband, Bobby, live in Valley. The couple has 2 children and 3 grandchildren.
2018: Year of the Woman in Alabama politics, primary update
If there ever was a “Year of the Woman” in Alabama, it’s 2018. Following the national trend, more Alabama women are stepping up to run for political office as a major party candidate than ever before, according to the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University. But how did the female candidates fare in the June 5 primaries? Below is a list of women who prevailed in their races. Statewide Executive Office Currently only two women serve in statewide elected executive positions — Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh. But after last night’s election results, those numbers could change in November. Governor Gov. Kay Ivey (Republican candidate) triumphed over her three male opponents, and will face Walt Maddox in November’s general election. Lt. Governor Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (Republican candidate) will face Will Ainsworth in a runoff election, July 17. Secretary of State Heather Milam (Democratic candidate) won her primary election, and will face John Merrill in the November general election. Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Christy Olinger Edwards (Place 1, Republican candidate) won her spot over Michelle Manley Thomason, another female republican candidate. U.S. Congress Currently only two women represent the Yellowhammer State in the United States Congress — 2nd District U.S. Rep. Martha Roby and 7th District U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell. Five other women ran for office in U.S. house races. Alabama 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives Rep. Martha Roby (incumbent, Republican candidate) was forced into a runoff set for July 17 with former Rep. Bobby Bright. Tabitha Isner (Democratic candidate) won the democratic primary for the 2nd district and will face either Roby or Bright in November. Alabama 3rd District in the U.S. House of Representatives Mallory Hagan (Democratic candidate) won the democratic primary for the 3rd district and will face incumbent Mike Rogers in the November general election. Alabama 7th District in the U.S. House of Representatives Rep. Terri Sewell (incumbent, Democratic candidate) was the only candidate in her race. State Legislature Amy Wasyluka (Democratic candidate) won the State Senate District 2 race Deidra Willis (Democratic candidate) won the State Senate, District 7 race Vivian Davis Figures (Democratic candidate) won the State Senate, District 33 race Laura Hall (Democratic candidate) won the State House District 19 race Barbara Bigsby Boyd (Democratic candididate) won the State House District 32 race Debbie Hamby Wood (Republican candidate) won the State House District 38 race April Weaver (Republican candidate) won the State House District 49 race Louise “Lulu” Alexander (Democratic candidate) won the State House District 56 race Rolanda Hollis (Democratic candidate) won the State House District 58 race Mary Moore (Democratic cadet) won the State House District 59 race Juandalynn Givan (Democratic candidate) won the State House District 60 race Elaine Beech (Democratic candidate) won the State House District 65 race Pebblin Walker Warren (Democratic candidate) won the State House District 82 race Pat “Patsy” Jones (Democratic candidate) won the State House District 83 race Adline C. Clarke (Democratic candidate) won the State House District 97 race
