Larry Stutts
| Larry Stutts | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 6th district | |
|
Assumed office 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Bedford, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Larry Collins Stutts May 1954 (age 63) Sheffield, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jackie Stutts |
| Residence | Tuscumbia AL |
| Alma mater | Auburn University |
| Profession | Physician |
| Website | Official website |
Larry Collins Stutts (born May 1954 in Sheffield, Alabama)[1] is a member of the Alabama State Senate. He represents the 6th district, which includes Colbert, Franklin, and parts of Marion, Lawrence, and Lauderdale Counties. He was first elected in 2014, beating incumbent Roger Bedford Jr.
Biography
Before entering politics, Stutts graduated veterinary school in 1979 and moved to Columbus, Georgia to practice. He soon moved back to his hometown of Cherokee, Alabama. He later graduated from the College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama and began to practice obstetrics and gynecology. He has delivered over ten thousand babies.[2]
Political career
Stutts, a Republican, campaigned against incumbent Senator Roger Bedford, a Democrat, on a platform to repeal "Obamacare-style" regulations in Alabama. Following a recount, Stutts won by a margin of about 70 votes.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Larry Stutts | 17,641 | 50.06% | |
| Democratic | Roger Bedford Jr. | 17,574 | 49.87% | |
| Independent | Write Ins | 27 | 0.07% | |
| Majority | 67 | 0.19% | ||
| Total votes | 35,242 | 100.00% | ||
References
- ↑ "Larry Stutts". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
- ↑ "Meet Larry". Senator Larry Stutts. Stutt for Senate. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
- ↑ Brandon Moseley. "Stutts Wins Recount in District 6". ALReporter.com. Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
External links
- Official website
- Profile, legislature.state.al.us; accessed February 6, 2017.