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2022 Alabama Elections

Kari Mitchell Whitaker, State House of Representatives, District No. 45

Kari Mitchell Whitaker Party: Libertarian Residence: Dunnavant Valley Political experience: First run for political office. Professional experience: Small business owner, of graphic design business Launchpad Creatives; stay-at-home mother. Hobbies: Hiking, gardening, reading, foraging wild foods, SCUBA diving, playing role-playing games and practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Education: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design from the University of Montevallo.

David Faulkner, Alabama House of Representatives, District 46

David Faulkner Party: Republican Age: 54 Residence: Birmingham Political experience: Member, Alabama House of Representatives, District 46, 2014-present Professional experience: Partner, Christian & Small LLP, 1999-present; general counsel, Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce, 2004-2014; associate attorney, Spain & Gillon, LLC, 1994-1998. Civic experience: Former president, Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce. Education: J.D., the University of

Mike Shaw, State House of Representatives, District No. 47

Mike Shaw Party: Republican Residence: Hoover Political experience: Elected to the Hoover City Council in 2016 and reelected in 2020. Professional experience: Chief technology officer of Mutual Savings Credit Union for the past 17 years; certified information systems security professional; started the Hoover Technology Round Table, a community of technology companies and professionals in the

Christian Coleman, House of Representatives, District No. 47

Christian Coleman Party: Democratic Residence: Hoover Professional experience: Freelance writer and work-from-home dad to two girls; serves in the Alabama Air National Guard. Education: Master of Fine Arts in poetry from the University of New Orleans; bachelor’s degree in film from the University of Alabama; attended Vestavia Hills City School. Campaign: https://christianforalabama.com/, https://www.facebook.com/ChristianForAlabama/photos

Allen Treadaway, Alabama House of Representatives, District 51

Allen Treadaway Party: Republican Residence: Morris, Alabama Political experience: Member, Alabama House of Representatives, District 51, 2006-present Professional experience: Retired assistant police chief, Birmingham Police Department.    

Neil Rafferty, Alabama House of Representatives, District 54

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.

Rolanda Hollis, Alabama House District 58

  Rolanda Hollis Residence: Birmingham Political experience: Elected Alabama House of Representative District 58, 2017-present. Professional experience: Real estate broker.

Mary Moore, Alabama House District 59

Mary Moore Party: Democratic Age: 73 Residence: North Birmingham, ACIPCO Finley Political experience: Member, Birmingham School Board, 1998-2002; Alabama House of Representatives, 2002-present. Professional experience: Medical technologist, Veteran’s Administration Hospital, 1970-2000, retired. Civic experience: Past President, ACIPCO Finley Neighborhood, 1993; member, Birmingham Industrial Water Board, 1990-1994. Education: B.S. in biology, Tuskegee Institute, 1970; certificate of medical technology, University of Alabama

Juandalynn Givan, House of Representatives District 60

Juandalynn Givan Party: Democrat Residence: Birmingham Political experience: Alabama House Representatives, 2010–present; assistant liaison, Capital Projects and Development for the City of Birmingham under Mayors Richard Arrington, Bernard Kincaid and William Bell, 1996-2000. Professional experience: Givan & Associates Law Firm, 2004-present; Birmingham Housing Authority Hope 6 Administrator for Metropolitan Gardens and Tuxedo Terrace, 2000-2010. Education: Graduated from Miles

Devin Cordell, Jefferson County Commission, District 3

Devin Cordell Libertarian Age: 34 Residence: West Jefferson Political experience: First run for political office. Professional experience: Served in the U.S. Marine Corps, 2006-2015; worked for six years as a defense contractor and a federal employee. Currently a facility security officer & information systems security manager. Main Issues: Giving people a choice on the ballot;