Dave Thomas

Alabama Governor

Party: Republican

Age: 56

Residence: Springville

Political experience: Mayor, Springville, 2020-present; Candidate, Alabama Secretary of State, 2002; Alabama House of Representatives, District 49, 1994-2002

Professional experience: Owner, Alabama’s Premier Service Company, 2002-present; owner, TB & Associates

Civic experience: Former president, Springville Parent Teacher Organization

Education: BBA, University of Montevallo

Main issues: Repealing grocery, income and property taxes; introducing a grandchild tax credit; expanding hemp and bamboo industries; regulatory reform; emphasizing trade schools and agriculture education; adopting constitutional carry legislation; improving self-sufficiency and minimizing dependency on imports for essential golds; standing up to illegal immigration and federal overreach; abolishing the CON and subsequent boards; strengthening election security; legalizing cannabis for medicinal and recreational use and sale; expunging records of Alabamians with nonviolent cannabis convictions.

Top Contributors: Martin Dobbs, $1,000; Betty Bryant, $1,000; Charlie D. Waldrep, $1,000

Campaign: davethomasforgovernor.com