Will Barfoot (born Charles Williamson Barfoot)[3] is an American politician. He is a Republican who represents the 25th district in the Alabama State Senate.
Will Barfoot | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 25th district | |
| Assumed office November 7, 2018[1] | |
| Preceded by | Dick Brewbaker |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kathy[2] |
| Children | 5[2] |
| Alma mater | Auburn University (BA) Jones School of Law (JD)[1] |
| Occupation | Attorney[1] |
Biography edit
Barfoot holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Auburn University, and a Juris Doctor from Jones School of Law.[4] He works as an attorney[1] and was co-founder of Barfoot & Schoettker,[4] a personal injury law firm in Montgomery, Alabama.[5]
Political career edit
Barfoot served as a temporary probate judge in Montgomery County, Alabama in 2005.[6]
In 2006, Barfoot challenged incumbent Larry Dixon in the Republican primary for nomination for the District 25 seat in the Alabama State Senate.[6] He lost, with 32.60% of the vote to Dixon's 58.43%.[7]
Barfoot was elected to serve as a delegate for Mike Huckabee at the 2008 Republican National Convention.[6]
In 2018, Barfoot ran again for the District 25 seat, this time to replace Dick Brewbaker, who had decided not to seek re-election.[6] He defeated Ronda Walker in the Republican primary with 64.0% of the vote, and defeated David Sadler in the general election with 61.3% of the vote.[4]
Barfoot sits on the following Senate committees:[1]
- Judiciary (Vice Chairperson)
- Confirmations
- Banking and Insurance
- Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
- Children Youth and Human Services
- Veterans and Military Affairs
Electoral record edit
2006 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Larry Dixon | 14,138 | 58.43% | |
| Republican | Will Barfoot | 7,887 | 32.60% | |
| Republican | Suzelle Josey | 2,171 | 8.97% | |
2018 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Will Barfoot | 12,801 | 64.0% | |
| Republican | Ronda Walker | 7,185 | 36.0% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Will Barfoot | 33,029 | 61.3% | |
| Democratic | David Sadler | 20,866 | 38.7% | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 28 | 0.1% | ||
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Senator Barfoot, Will". legislature.state.al.us. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ a b Moseley, Brandon (27 June 2017). "Will Barfoot running for State Senate". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ "Alabama State Bar | Mr. Charles Williamson Barfoot". members.alabar.org. Alabama State Bar. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Will Barfoot". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ "Barfoot & Schoettker". Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ a b c d Yawn, Andrew J. (6 November 2018). "Local attorney Will Barfoot secures District 25 Senate seat". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ a b "June 6, 2006 Republican Primary Election Results" (PDF). sos.alabama.gov. Retrieved 18 April 2020.