Alabama House of Representatives, District 55

 Roderick “Rod” Hampton Scott (incumbent)

Party: Democrat

Residence:  Fairfield

Political experience: Elected to the Alabama House of Representatives first in 2006.

Professional experience: Professor, Miles College; member Alabama House of Representatives, 2006-present.

Education: Master’s in business administration, Dartmouth College, Amos Tuck School of Business Administration; bachelor’s in economics, Yale University.

Main issues: Job creation is one of the key issues Rod Scott discussed on his Facebook page. He touts the economic development of downtown Birmingham and the jobs that have come with it as well as the Alabama Workforce Training Center. He also says he wants to work on school funding and help for seniors.

Top contributors: Progress PAC: $12,500. Alabama Voice of Teachers for Education: $10,000. FARMPAC: $7,750. Alabama Realtors PAC: $7,500.

Campaign: Re-Elect Rod Scott for State House