Craig Ford

Craig Ford

Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 28th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 2001
Preceded by	Joe Ford
Personal details
Born	(1968-05-21) May 21, 1968 Gadsden, Alabama, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Gwen Ford
Alma mater	Auburn University
Religion	Methodism
Website	Campaign website

Craig Ford (born May 21, 1968) is a Democratic member of the Alabama House of Representatives, currently serving as the Democratic minority leader.

Personal life and education

Ford graduated from Auburn University in 1991, with a degree in marketing. His wife, Gwen Glover, teaches at Gadsden State Community College. Ford's father, Joe Ford, served in the Alabama House for 26 years.^[1]

Career

Ford was elected to the Alabama House in 2000, succeeding his father. In 2010, Ford was elected House Minority Leader. Ford serves on the Rules Committee, Ways and Means Education Committee, and the Commerce and Small Business Committee.^[1] Ford considered running for governor in 2014.^[2] Ford describes himself as a conservative Democrat, and believes that Democrats can still win in Alabama.^[3]

Ford has proposed repealing the Alabama Accountability Act, proposing instead to spend more money on the Alabama Math Science and Technology Initiative.^[4] Ford has led an effort to introduce a state lottery, with the revenue going to education spending.^[5] Ford criticized Alabama Governor Robert Bentley for Bentley's decision to not expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act.^[6]

Ford co-owns Hodges-Ford Insurance, as well as The Messenger, a weekly newspaper. Ford served as a captain in the United States Army Reserve.^[1]

References

1 2 3 "Representative Craig Ford". Alabama House of Representatives. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
↑ Beyerle, Dana (November 1, 2011). "Rep. Craig Ford says he's been approached about running for governor and is interested". The Gadsden Times. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
↑ Johnson, Bob (November 19, 2011). "State Rep. Ford mulls Alabama gov's race in 2014". RealClearPolitics. Retrieved January 3, 2014.
↑ Lyman, Brian (September 13, 2013). "Gadsden Democrat Craig Ford targets school tax credits". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
↑ Sims, Cliff (December 31, 2013). "Alabama Democrats renew push for statewide lottery". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved January 3, 2014.
↑ Chandler, Kim (November 23, 2012). "Bentley says Medicaid is broken, wants savings, flexibility before expanding Medicaid". AL.com. Retrieved January 3, 2014.

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Current statewide political officials of Alabama

U.S. Senators	Richard Shelby Jeff Sessions

State government	Robert J. Bentley, Governor Kay Ivey, Lieutenant Governor Luther Strange, Attorney General John Merrill, Secretary of State Young Boozer, Treasurer John McMillan, Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries

Senate	Kay Ivey, President Del Marsh, President Pro Tempore of the Senate Greg Reed, Majority Leader Quinton Ross, Minority Leader

House	Mike Hubbard, Speaker Victor Gaston, Speaker Pro Tempore Micky Hammon, Majority Leader Craig Ford, Minority Leader

Supreme Court	Chuck Malone, Chief Justice James Allen Main Thomas A. Woodall Lyn Stuart Kelli Wise Michael F. Bolin Tom Parker Glenn Murdock Greg Shaw

Members of the Alabama House of Representatives

Speaker of the House: Mike Hubbard (R) Speaker pro tempore: Victor Gaston (R) Majority Leader: Micky Hammon (R) Minority Leader: Craig Ford (D)

Phillip Pettus (R) Lynn Greer (R) Marcel Black (D) Micky Hammon (R) Vacant Phil Williams (R) Ken Johnson (R) Terri Collins (R) Ed Henry (R) Mike Ball (R) Randall Shedd (R) Corey Harbison (R) Connie Rowe (R) Tim Wadsworth (R) Allen Farley (R) Kyle South (R) Mike Millican (R) Johnny Mack Morrow (D) Laura Hall (D) Howard Sanderford (R) Jim Patterson (R) Ritchie Whorton (R) Tommy Hanes (R) Nathaniel Ledbetter (R) Mac McCutcheon (R) Kerry Rich (R) Will Ainsworth (R) Craig Ford (D) Becky Nordgren (R) Mack Butler (R) Mike Holmes (R) Barbara Boyd (D) Ronald Johnson (R) David Standridge (R) Steve Hurst (R) Randy Wood (R) Bob Fincher (R) Isaac Whorton (R) Richard Lindsey (D) K. L. Brown (R) Mike Hill (R) Jimmy Martin (R) Arnold Mooney (R) Danny Garrett (R) Dickie Drake (R) David Faulkner (R) Jack Williams (R) Jim Carns (R) April Weaver (R) Jim Hill (R) Allen Treadaway (R) John Rogers (D) Anthony Daniels (D) Patricia Todd (D) Rod Scott (D) Louise Alexander (D) Merika Coleman (D) Oliver Robinson (D) Mary Moore (D) Juandalynn Givan (D) Alan Harper (R) Rich Wingo (R) Bill Poole (R) Harry Shiver (R) Elaine Beech (D) Alan Baker (R) Darrio Melton (D) Thomas Jackson (D) Kelvin Lawrence (D) Christopher J. England (D) Artis J. McCampbell (D) Ralph Anthony Howard (D) Matt Fridy (R) Dimitri Polizos (R) Reed Ingram (R) Thad McClammy (D) John Knight (D) Alvin Holmes (D) Mike Hubbard (R) Lesley Vance (R) Mark M. Tuggle (R) Pebblin Warren (D) George Bandy (D) Berry Forte (D) Dexter Grimsley (D) Paul Lee (R) Donnie Chesteen (R) Paul Beckman (R) Alan Boothe (R) Chris Sells (R) Barry Moore (R) Mike Jones, Jr. (R) Steve Clouse (R) Joe Faust (R) Steve McMillan (R) Randy Davis (R) Adline Clarke (D) Napoleon Bracy, Jr. (D) James Buskey (D) Victor Gaston (R) Chris Pringle (R) Jack W. Williams (R) Barbara Drummond (D) Margie Wilcox (R) David Sessions (R)

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