Seven candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Alabama House District 55 to replace former representative Fred Plump, who resigned earlier this year. There are no GOP candidates running, so whoever wins the primary is the de facto winner of the general election. The special primary election will be held Tuesday, September 26, 2023; the special primary runoff, if necessary, is Tuesday, October 24, 2023; and the special general election is Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
House District 55 includes parts of Adamsville, Birmingham, Fairfield, Graysville, Maytown, Sylvan Springs, and Forestdale. To see if you live in House District 55, click here (even if you don’t live in House District 55, the race may interest you as whoever wins will help shape policy and leadership for the next four years. Consider supporting a candidate and becoming a small donor.)
Get to know the candidates at two upcoming events:
- House District 55 Debate Wednesday, September 6th at 6:30 p.m. at the UAB Hill Student Center Alumni Theater (1400 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294) hosted by the UAB College Democrats
- Candidate Forum Tuesday, September 12th at 5:15 p.m. at Fairfield High School Auditorium (610 Valley Road, Fairfield, AL, 35064) sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Upsilon Eta Omega Chapter.
| MEET THE CANDIDATES! |
| Kenneth Coachman A native of Fairfield, Kenneth Coachman is a former two-term mayor of Fairfield and chief of staff at Miles College. Travis Hendrix A native of Ensley, Travis Hendrix is a sergeant with the Birmingham Police Department. Hendrix grew up in public housing in Ensley and went on to earn a master’s degree. Website | Facebook Ves Marable A professional musician, Marable has experience as a co-chairman of the Jefferson County Democratic Conference and a councilman for the city of Fairfield. Cara McClure McClure calls herself a “passionate mother, Executive Director of a statewide civic engagement collective, and social justice advocate…” Website | Facebook Phyllis E. Oden-Jones Oden-Jones has experience as a Fairfield City Council member and a community/youth leader, plus 30 years as an officer/supervisor with the Birmingham Police Department. Sylvia Swayne A technology professional running a historic campaign on “opportunity through unity,” Swayne is also a member of the Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee. Website | Facebook Antwon Bernard Womack A seasoned candidate who is active in the state Democratic party and was recently elected vice-president of the Ensley Neighborhood Association. |
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