Neil Rafferty

Neil Rafferty (Courtesy of Rafferty campaign)

Democrat: Democrat

Residence: Crestwood North

Currently running for: Reelection to Alabama House of Representatives, District 54.

Political experience: Elected to the Alabama House in 2018, reelected in 2022.

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: Expanding Medicaid to cover 300,000 more Alabamians; fully funding public schools; protecting LGBTQ+ rights; ensuring justice system reform; fighting for living wages; supporting small businesses; and bringing 21st century jobs to the district.

More information: Campaign website; Facebook, Legislative website.