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 64)
Sheffield, Alabama, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Jackie Stutts
Children 4
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]

Alabama State Senate District 6, General Election, 2014
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

  1. ↑ "Larry Stutts". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Meet Larry". Senator Larry Stutts. Stutt for Senate. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
  3. ↑ Brandon Moseley. "Stutts Wins Recount in District 6". ALReporter.com. Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved March 9, 2017.


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