Fred Kelley
Fred Kelley (Republican Party) is running for election to the Alabama House of Representatives to represent District 68. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Fred Kelley was born in Mobile, Alabama. He earned an associate degree from Patrick Henry Community College in 1978 and other education from Coastal Alabama Community College in 2016. His career experience includes working as a marketing and safety director for South Alabama Gas, master pipe fitter, commercial pilot, advanced underwater rescue diver, commercial truck driver, and state board certified nursing assistant. Kelley has served as a board member for the Monroe County Economic Development Council, former pilot for the Alabama chapter of Pilots for Christ, chaplain for the Monroe County Sheriff's Department, and foster parent for Monroe County DHR.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 68
Fred Kelley is running in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 68 on November 3, 2026.
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2022
See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 68
Incumbent Thomas Jackson defeated Fred Kelley in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 68 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Thomas Jackson (D) | 51.5 | 9,537 |
| Fred Kelley (R) | 48.5 | 8,981 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 10 | ||
| Total votes: 18,528 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Thomas Jackson advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 68.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Fred Kelley advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 68.
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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I am a commercial pilot and rescue diver. I have used my skills to volunteer with the Monroe County rescue squad and fly with Pilots for Christ. I believe in being a good citizen by being involved in the community. I founded Pedalin’for a Cure, a bicycle ride to help fight cancer that raised over one million dollars.I plan on retiring at the end of this year after 30 years with South Alabama Gas to devote myself full-time to the people of Alabama.
- District 68 is losing jobs snd population . We need a promoter and that is what I do best.
- We need a Republican with conservative views and love for Alabama to be representing District 68
- We need a Representative who will work. I am a former truck driver and pipe fitter. I know how to work.
I believe in Alabama’s Forrest Industry and all it means to our state’s economy. Alabama's forest industry is one of our greatest renewal natural resources.I do not however believe the state has the right to tell its citizens you have to wear a mask or get a vaccine if you do not wish to.
Today, I completely understand. I have kept that name good with no marks. I am pleased to report that I have no criminal record of any kind. I do not drink, smoke or use drugs. I have held a safety sensitive job that required random drug test for over 30 years. I have never failed a one and still hold that job today.
I have stood the test of time and will pass on that name to my daughter who has pledged to do the same.
Officeholders need the quality of honesty. With honesty you get respect and with respect you get trust.
In my opinion the core responsibility of any elected official is to work for the people who elected them. You have to listen and learn their concerns and problems and then do something. You have to act. You will have to use your skills to communicate and work with other elected officials. l like what poet John Donne said, "No man is an island”.The responsibility depends on working with other officials to get the job done for Alabama.
I drove that bus my entire senior year.
I know that song is a rock anthem, but it is the words that have stuck with me. Listen to the words, "Together we can make it, with Love we're Livin on a Prayer". It just makes sense, enjoy life and the love of your family. With that, I believe life is better when your "Livin on a Prayer".
We all know that the three branches of government act as a check and balance system with no one branch being able to work without the other. Therefore, it seems absolutely necessary and prudent that each branch of government work together in a nonpartisan way when policies are on the table that could affect every citizen of Alabama.
I am involved in continuing my education and have completed Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of South Alabama. What you learn in this course is that to find an answer to a particular problem you might need a math major, a science major and you would definitely need input from people actually living in the community that will be affected by the problem.I This is how you solve problems. I believe in this system and look forward to using all of my skills to help solve problems in Alabama.
Like the fictional character Atticus Finch, the famous lawyer from "To Kill a Mockingbird" said to Scout, "Scout, do you know what it means to compromise"?Now is compromise desirable for policymaking? Yes, you have to remember as a legislative representative I will be voting on issues that will affect all of Alabama. So, there will be times for the greater good that compromise will be the best choice to get things done for my District 68 and for all of Alabama.
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 5, 2022
