Neil Rafferty

Democrat: Democrat

Residence: Crestwood North

Professional experience: Has worked with Birmingham AIDS Outreach; membership services representative, MedjetAssist, 2011-2013; English and composition teacher, self-employed, 2011; corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, 2005-2009.

Education: Bachelor’s in political science, University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Main issues: Expand Medicaid and increase postpartum coverage for new mothers to one year. Beef up resources for mental health care; has created the Task Force on Veterans Suicide and is involved in implementing the 9-8-8 service for mental health care resources. End racial disparities in health care. Fight for LGBTQ and racial equity. Raise the minimum wage to a living wage. End sales taxes on groceries. Expand First Class Pre-K.

Campaign: https://reprafferty.com/