District: Alabama - 5th District Political Highlights: Ala. House, 1983-91; Madison County district attorney, 1991-93; defeated for re-election as Madison County district attorney, 1992; Madison County Commission, 1996-2011; sought Republican nomination for lieutenant governor, 2006 Born: April 29, 1954; Charleston, S.C. Residence: Huntsville Religion: Nondenominational Christian Family: Wife, Martha Brooks; four children Education: Duke U., B.A. 1975; U. of Alabama, J.D. 1978 Elected: 2010 Committee Assignments: Armed Services (Cyber, Innovative Technologies; Strategic Forces); Science, Space & Technology (Space & Aeronautics) Social Media:
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District Rating: Safe Republican House Seniority: 111th ranked House Republican Twitter: 118,397 followers