Russell Bedsole is an American politician and law enforcement officer serving as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 49th district. He was elected in November 2020, and he assumed office on December 7, 2020.
Russell Bedsole | |
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| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
| Assumed office December 7, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | April Weaver |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 26, 1975 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Alabaster, Alabama, U.S. |
| Education | Auburn University (BA) Troy University (MS) |
Education edit
Bedsole earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice from Auburn University and a Master of Science in Public Administration from Troy University.[1]
Career edit
Bedsole has served as a captain in the Shelby County Sheriff's Department. He was also a member of the Alabaster, Alabama City Council.[2] He was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on December 7, 2020.[3][4][5]
References edit
- ^ "Russell Bedsole". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
- ^ Brandon Moseley (2020-09-02). "Russell Bedsole wins Republican runoff in HD49". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
- ^ "Republican Russell Bedsole elected to Alabama House of Representatives". Yellowhammer News. 2020-11-18. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
- ^ Brandon Moseley (2020-11-18). "Russell Bedsole wins House District 49 special election". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
- ^ "City leader wins House seat of member who quit to join Trump". AP NEWS. 2020-11-18. Retrieved 2021-06-26.