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Chris Pringle
2014 - Present
2026
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Chris Pringle (Republican Party) is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 101. He assumed office on November 5, 2014. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Pringle (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Alabama House of Representatives to represent District 101. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Pringle was elected to serve as the Alabama House of Representatives State House Speaker Pro Tempore on January 10, 2023.[1]
Biography
Pringle received his B.A. in communications from the University of Alabama. His professional experience includes working as a realtor and a general contractor.[2]
Elections
2022
See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 101
Incumbent Chris Pringle won election in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 101 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Chris Pringle (R) | 97.9 | 8,968 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.1 | 195 | ||
| Total votes: 9,163 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Chris Pringle advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 101.
2020
See also: Alabama's 1st Congressional District election, 2020
Alabama's 1st Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)
Alabama's 1st Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Alabama District 1
Jerry Carl defeated James Averhart in the general election for U.S. House Alabama District 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jerry Carl (R) | 64.4 | 211,825 |
 | James Averhart (D) | 35.5 | 116,949 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 301 | ||
| Total votes: 329,075 | |||
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Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Alabama District 1
James Averhart defeated Kiani Gardner in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Alabama District 1 on July 14, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Averhart | 56.7 | 15,840 |
 | Kiani Gardner | 43.3 | 12,102 | |
| Total votes: 27,942 | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Alabama District 1
Jerry Carl defeated Bill Hightower in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Alabama District 1 on July 14, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jerry Carl | 52.3 | 44,421 |
 | Bill Hightower | 47.7 | 40,552 | |
| Total votes: 84,973 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 1
Kiani Gardner and James Averhart advanced to a runoff. They defeated Frederick Collins in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 1 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kiani Gardner | 44.1 | 22,962 |
| ✔ | | James Averhart | 40.3 | 21,022 |
 | Frederick Collins | 15.6 | 8,119 | |
| Total votes: 52,103 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 1
Jerry Carl and Bill Hightower advanced to a runoff. They defeated Chris Pringle, Wes Lambert, and John Castorani in the Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 1 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jerry Carl | 38.7 | 38,490 |
| ✔ | | Bill Hightower | 37.5 | 37,283 |
| Chris Pringle | 19.2 | 19,126 | |
 | Wes Lambert | 3.1 | 3,102 | |
 | John Castorani | 1.5 | 1,468 | |
| Total votes: 99,469 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Candidate profile
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: Alabama House of Representatives (Assumed office: 2014, 1994-2002)
Biography: Pringle graduated from the University of Alabama. He began work as a realtor with Southern Timberlands in the early 1990s and worked as a general contractor. Pringle was a candidate for state senate in District 34 in 2006 and ran for U.S. House in Alabama's 1st Congressional District in 2002.
Show sources
Sources: Yellowhammer News, "State Rep. Chris Pringle announces congressional bid - 'I will go toe-to-toe with the liberal Democrats,'" accessed February 23, 2020, Youtube, Chris Pringle's channel, accessed February 23, 2020; Pringle 2020 campaign website, "About Chris," accessed February 23, 2020, Southern Timberlands website, "Chris Pringle," accessed February 23, 2020
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Alabama District 1 in 2020.
2018
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 101
Incumbent Chris Pringle won election in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 101 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Pringle (R) | 96.8 | 10,274 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.2 | 337 | ||
| Total votes: 10,611 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 101
Incumbent Chris Pringle advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 101 on June 5, 2018.
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2014
Elections for the Alabama House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014; a runoff election took place where necessary on July 15, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 7, 2014. Chris Pringle defeated Don Hembree in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[3][4][5][6]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Chris Pringle |
63.8% | 3,204 |
| Don Hembree | 36.2% | 1,818 |
| Total Votes | 5,022 | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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Campaign website
Pringle's campaign website stated the following:
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Chris Pringle was raised in the district, splitting time between his home in Mobile and a family owned farm in Washington County. Chris grew up hunting in those woods and fishing in our coastal waters. Today, Chris still enjoys time between his home in Mobile and the family farm in Washington County with his own son, Reeves. When Chris first ran to serve in the Alabama House of Representatives, he did so to find real solutions and because he believes in the legislative process. More than that, he knew then, as he knows now, how special this place is that we call home. Chris understands that we need leadership that can preserve our way of life that can only exist here. As the father of a high school sophomore, it is imperative to Chris that our children have ample opportunities here at home. His Background as a realtor, homebuilder and general contractor, along with his experience as a state legislator make Chris uniquely qualified for this position. After 25 years as a realtor specializing in timberland sales and acquisition, he knows firsthand how government can cripple local agriculture and small businesses. Chris has a proven record as a conservative reformer, cutting waste and bringing transparency to the government. As a State Representative, he has fought wasteful spending, worked to make state government more accountable, and taken on special interests. From getting the federal government out of our coastal fishing regulations to fighting for more ship building contracts and expanding our port, Chris will always put the needs of our district first. Pringle will stand with President Trump on illegal immigration and building the wall, fully repealing and replacing Obamacare, rebuilding our military, fighting for our veterans, defending the Second Amendment, protecting the sanctity of life, and keeping the American people safe. Chris Pringle stands on a solid foundation of faith and family. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama, a member of CCA, the Forestry Association, and the Treasure Forest Association. An avid outdoorsman, Chris enjoys hunting and fishing. Chris and Reeves attend church at St. Ignatius. |
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| —Chris Pringle's campaign website (2020)[8] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2020
| U.S. House Alabama District 1 2020 election - Campaign Contributions | |
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| Top individual contributors to Chris Pringle's campaign in 2020 | |
| American Security PAC | $10,000.00 |
| Boeing Co | $5,000.00 |
| Committee for Qualified Candidates | $5,000.00 |
| Alabama Power | $5,000.00 |
| National Assn of Realtors | $5,000.00 |
| Volkert Inc | $5,000.00 |
| National Assn of Home Builders | $5,000.00 |
| Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama | $5,000.00 |
| University of South Alabama | $3,700.00 |
| O"MELIA, TH | $3,000.00 |
| Total Raised in 2020 | $491,715.70 |
| Total Spent | $491,715.70 |
| Source: Follow the Money | |
2018
| Alabama House of Representatives District 101 2018 election - Campaign Contributions | |
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| Top individual contributors to Chris Pringle's campaign in 2018 | |
| FRANCO, ALAN I | $10,000.00 |
| WHITE-SPUNNER, MR B | $1,000.00 |
| VICKERS, TAL & JULIE | $1,000.00 |
| MACPHERSON, VIRGINIA | $1,000.00 |
| WILLIAMS, JOHN C | $500.00 |
| Total Raised in 2018 | $105,377.14 |
| Source: Follow the Money | |
Pringle won election to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2014. During that election cycle, Pringle raised a total of $180,331.
| Alabama House of Representatives 2014 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Chris Pringle's campaign in 2014 | ||||
| Medical Association Of The State Of Alabama | $19,000 | |||
| Alabama Farmers Federation | $8,338 | |||
| Alabama Association Of Retailers | $8,000 | |||
| Alabama Forestry Association | $5,000 | |||
| Franco, Diane | $5,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2014 | $180,331 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Pringle was assigned to the following committees:
- Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee
- Mobile County Legislation Committee
- State Government Committee, Chair
- Reapportionment Committee (Decommissioned)
- Legislative Committee on Public Accounts (Decommissioned)
2021-2022
Pringle was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Committee on Public Accounts (Decommissioned)
- Reapportionment Committee (Decommissioned)
- Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee
- State Government Committee, Chair
- Mobile County Legislation Committee
- Contract Review Legislative Oversight Committee (Decommissioned)
2019-2020
Pringle was assigned to the following committees:
- Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee
- Mobile County Legislation Committee
- State Government Committee, Chair
- Reapportionment Committee (Decommissioned)
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Pringle served on the following committees:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Constitution, Campaigns and Elections |
| • Education Policy |
| • Internal Affairs |
| • Mobile County Legislation |
| • State Government, Vice chair |
Sponsored legislation
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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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2015
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In 2015, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from March 3 through June 4.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Alabama House of Representatives District 101 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ WSFA 12 News (Montgomery, Alabama), "Alabama House of Representatives elects new leadership," January 10, 2023
- ↑ The Alabama Legislature, "Representative Pringle, Chris District/Biography," accessed April 23, 2017
- ↑ Alabama Democrats, "Qualified candidates for public office list," accessed February 27, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Republican Party, "State Senate," accessed February 27, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official Democratic Primary Results," accessed June 20, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official Republican Primary Results," accessed June 20, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Chris Pringle's campaign website, “About Chris,” accessed February 18, 2020
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| Preceded by - |
Alabama House of Representatives District 101 2014-Present |
Succeeded by - |
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