2022 Elections

Susan DuBose, Republican, State House of Representatives, District 45

Susan DuBose Alabama House of Representatives, District 45 Party: Republican Residence: Hoover Political experience: None. Professional experience: Retired from Compass Bank. Civic experience: President of Republican Women of North Shelby County, on governmental affairs committee of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, member Shelby County Republican Party Executive Committee. Education: Bachelor’s from University of the South, 1985;

by Virginia MacDonald

Dickie Drake, Republican, State House of Representatives, District 45

Dickie Drake Alabama House of Representatives, District 45 Age: 75 Residence: Leeds Political experience: Has served in  House of Representatives for past 11 years ago; chairman of House Military and Veteran Affairs Committee. ProfessionalCivic experience: Served in the U.S. Air Force and Alabama National Guard for 42 years; founded Drake Lawn Maintenance. Main issues: Improve education

by Virginia MacDonald

Brad Tompkins, Republican, State House of Representatives, District 15

Brad Tompkins Alabama House of Representatives, District 15 Party: Republican Residence: Bessemer Political experience: None Professional experience: President and owner of Automation Solutions in Birmingham and the Fab Fruit in Hoover. Civic experience: Affiliated with the Bessemer Industrial Development Board. Education:  Associate degree from Jefferson State Community College, 1993; bachelor’s degree from Purdue University, 1991. Main issues: “I am a conservative.

by Virginia MacDonald

Tim Wadsworth, Republican, House of Representatives, District 14

Tim Wadsworth Alabama House of Representatives, District 14 Party: Republican Residence: Arley Political experience: Elected to House in 2014 Professional experience: Certified public accountant and practices tax law Education: Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from University of Alabama; law degree from Samford University Main issues: He notes some recent state laws that he supported

by Virginia MacDonald

Leigh Hulsey, Republican, State House of Representatives, District 15

Leigh Hulsey Alabama House of Representatives, District 15 Party: Republican Residence: Helena Political experience: Ran for House District 73 in 2021. Redistricting changed her district to 15. Professional experience: Owns Crossfit in Alabaster. Civic experience: Member of Helena City Council for 13 years; president of the Alabaster Business Alliance, vice president of campaigns for the Republican Women of North Shelby

by Virginia MacDonald

Tom Fredricks, State House of Representatives, District 14

Tom Fredricks Alabama House of Representatives, District 14 Party: Republican Age: 52 Residence: Arley Political experience: None Professional experience: Engineer, NASA 1991-1999; president and owner of Fredricks Outdoor and Fredricks Equipment Civic experience: United Way Disbursement Team Education: Bachelor’s of science degree in mechanical engineering, University of Kentucky Main issue: Repealing the gas tax Top

by Virginia MacDonald

Cory Franks, Republican State House District 14

Cory Franks Alabama House of Representatives, District 14 Party: Republican Political experience: Elected mayor of Oakman in 2016; member of the Alabama Minority GOP Professional experience: Oakman mayor and served 10 years in law enforcement, beginning in 2011 Civic experience: Serves as vice chair of the Walker County Community Action Agency board of directors and

by Virginia MacDonald

Linda Coleman-Madison, Democrat, State Senate District 20

Linda Coleman-Madison  State Senate District No. 20  Party: Democrat  Residence: Birmingham  Political experience: Alabama State Senate, 4 terms, 2006-present; Alabama House of Representatives, 1 term, 2002-2006; Birmingham City Council, 1985-1997. Professional experience: Retired from the City of Birmingham, where she was the ADA compliance administrator in the Department of Planning and Engineering. She also has worked for other government and nonprofit organizations, including

by Anne Ruisi

Shay Shelnutt, State Senate 17

Shay Shelnutt State Senate District No. 17 Party: Republican Age: 54 Residence: Trussville Political experience: Alabama State Senate, 2 terms, 2014-present Professional experience: Realtor, 2006-present; math teacher and coach, Clay-Chalkville High School, 1996-2005; teacher, Oneonta High School, 2005-2006. Civic experience:  Counselor, Royal Family Kids Camp for foster children, 2010-present; Just Keep Smiling, 2013-present. Education: Bachelor’s degree in business

by Anne Ruisi

Mike Dunn, Republican, State Senate District 17

Mike Dunn State Senate District No. 17 Party: Republican        Age: 42 Residence: Trafford Political experience: First run for office Professional experience: 2004-2012: U.S. Marine Corps military police K-9 Combat Veteran; 2014 – present: team leader, surgical Instrument repair technician. Education: Cumberland University Main issues: Being visible and reachable to residents in the district; education curriculum reform to

by Anne Ruisi