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Chris Blackshear
2016 - Present
2026
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Chris Blackshear (Republican Party) is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 80. He assumed office on January 29, 2016. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Blackshear (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Alabama House of Representatives to represent District 80. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Blackshear's professional experience includes serving as a member of the Phenix City Council, including a stint as mayor pro tempore.[1] He has worked as a reporter covering Troy University's football team.[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Blackshear was assigned to the following committees:
- Financial Services Committee, Chair
- Lee County Legislation Committee
- Urban and Rural Development Committee
2021-2022
Blackshear was assigned to the following committees:
- House County and Municipal Government Committee
- Urban and Rural Development Committee
- Financial Services Committee, Chair
- Lee County Legislation Committee
2019-2020
Blackshear was assigned to the following committees:
- House County and Municipal Government Committee
- Financial Services Committee, Chair
- Lee County Legislation Committee
- Urban and Rural Development Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 80
Incumbent Chris Blackshear won election in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 80 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Chris Blackshear (R) | 97.6 | 8,113 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.4 | 202 | ||
| Total votes: 8,315 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Chris Blackshear advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 80.
2018
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 80
Incumbent Chris Blackshear defeated Christopher Davis in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 80 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Blackshear (R) | 71.3 | 8,506 |
| Christopher Davis (D) | 28.6 | 3,407 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 11,927 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Judy LaRue (D)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 80
Judy LaRue advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 80 on June 5, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 80
Incumbent Chris Blackshear advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 80 on June 5, 2018.
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2016
A special election for the position of Alabama House of Representatives District 80 was scheduled for April 12. Since no Democrats filed for the special election, John Merrill (R), the Alabama Secretary of State, declared Blackshear the winner on January 29, 2016.[3] A primary election took place on January 19. The filing deadline for major party candidates wishing to run in this election was November 17, 2015. The filing deadline for third-party candidates was January 19.[4]
The seat was vacant following Lesley Vance's (R) death on November 3, 2015.[5]
Chris Blackshear defeated James McGill and Tommy Pugh in the Republican primary.[6] Kenicia Battle (D) was removed from the ballot before the primary.[7] Blackshear was declared the winner of the special election by the state's secretary of state.[8][9]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 80 Republican Primary, 2015 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Chris Blackshear |
69.4% | 621 |
| James McGill | 25.8% | 231 |
| Tommy Pugh | 4.8% | 43 |
| Total Votes | 895 | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 6 to May 9.
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2023
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In 2023, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from March 7 to June 6.
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2022
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In 2022, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from January 11 to April 7.
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2021
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In 2021, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 2 to May 17.
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2020
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In 2020, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 4 to May 18.
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2019
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In 2019, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 29.
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2017
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In 2017, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 7 through May 19.
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2016
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In 2016, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 2 through May 4. The Legislature held a special session from August 15 to September 7.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Alabama House of Representatives District 80 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ WALB News, "Phenix City councilman starts campaign for the AL legislature," December 15, 2015
- ↑ WLTZ, "Chris Blackshear announces bid for Phenix City Council seat," May 7, 2012
- ↑ WTVM.com, "AL Sec of State declares Blackshear as House Seat 80 rep," accessed January 29, 2016
- ↑ Office of the Governor of Alabama, "Governor Bentley Calls Special Election for House District 80," accessed December 23, 2015
- ↑ Associated Press, "Alabama State Rep. Lesley Vance dead at 76," November 3, 2015
- ↑ wrbl.com, "Candidates set for Lesley Vance’s House seat," accessed December 23, 2015
- ↑ Ledger-Enquirer, "Blackshear to represent GOP in House race," accessed January 20, 2016
- ↑ WTVM.com, "Chris Blackshear wins special election for AL House Seat 80," accessed January 20, 2016
- ↑ Alabama Votes, "Alabama Republican Party," accessed February 22, 2016
