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Greg Reed
Greg Reed is the Alabama Secretary of Workforce. He assumed office on February 1, 2025.
Reed (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Alabama State Senate to represent District 5. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Reed began serving as Alabama Senate president pro tempore on February 3, 2021 until November 2024.[1]
Kay Ivey (R) appointed Reed Alabama Secretary of Workforce on January 1, 2025.[2]
Biography
Reed was born on June 5, 1965. He earned his B.S. in business and marketing from the University of Alabama. His professional experience includes serving as vice president for Preferred Medical Systems.
Elections
2022
See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alabama State Senate District 5
Incumbent Greg Reed won election in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 5 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Greg Reed (R) | 99.2 | 36,159 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 296 | ||
| Total votes: 36,455 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Greg Reed advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama State Senate District 5.
2018
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Alabama State Senate District 5
Incumbent Greg Reed won election in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 5 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Greg Reed (R) | 98.8 | 42,404 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.2 | 497 | ||
| Total votes: 42,901 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama State Senate District 5
Incumbent Greg Reed advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama State Senate District 5 on June 5, 2018.
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2014
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Alabama State Senate 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. Incumbent Greg Reed was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[3][4][5][6]
2010
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
Reed defeated Thad Turnipseed in the June 1 primary. He then defeated Brett Wadsworth in the November 2 general election.[7][8]
| Alabama State Senate, District 5 General election (2010) | ||||
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 Greg Reed (R)
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33,500 | |||
| Brett Wadsworth (D) | 12,213 | |||
| Alabama State Senate, District 5 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Greg Reed (R)
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7,977 | |||
| Thad Turnipseed (R) | 7,874 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Greg Reed endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election.[9]
2010
In 2010, Reed's endorsements included the following:[10]
- The Alabama Tea Party Express
Personal
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Reed and his wife, Misy, have three children.
State legislative tenure
Scorecards
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2024
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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2014
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In 2014, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 4.
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Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Reed was assigned to the following committees:
- Banking and Insurance Committee
- Children and Youth Health Committee
- Senate Education Policy Committee
- Finance and Taxation Education Committee
- Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate Local Legislation Committee
- Local Legislation Jefferson County Committee
- Transportation and Energy Committee
- Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety Committee
- Finances and Budget Committee
- Legislative Committee on Public Accounts (Decommissioned)
2021-2022
Reed was assigned to the following committees:
- Finances and Budget Committee
- Legislative Committee on Public Accounts (Decommissioned)
- Banking and Insurance Committee
- Children and Youth Health Committee
- Senate Education Policy Committee
- Finance and Taxation Education Committee
- Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee
- Healthcare Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate Local Legislation Committee
- Local Legislation Jefferson County Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Transportation and Energy Committee
- Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety Committee
2019-2020
Reed was assigned to the following committees:
- Confirmations Committee
- Healthcare Committee
- Local Legislation Jefferson County Committee
- Senate Local Legislation Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Transportation and Energy Committee
- Energy Policy Committee (Decommissioned)
- Finances and Budget Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Reed served on the following committees:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development |
| • Health and Human Services, Deputy chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Jefferson County Legislation |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation and Energy |
2011-2012
Reed served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Children, Youth Affairs and Human Resources |
| • Commerce, Transportation and Utilities, Vice chair |
| • Energy and Natural Resources, Vice chair |
| • Health, Chair |
| • Job Creation and Economic Development |
| • Local Legislation No. 2 |
| • Small Business |
See also
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ ‘’Alabama Daily News,’’ “Marsh steps down, Reed steps into Pro Tem role,” accessed February 6, 2024
- ↑ The Office of Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, “Governor Ivey Announces Department of Workforce Takes Shape, Greg Reed Officially Assumes Helm as Secretary" accessed October 10, 2025
- ↑ Alabama Democrats, "Qualified candidates for public office list," accessed February 25, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Republican Party, "State Senate," accessed February 25, 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
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Republican primary results," accessed January 1, 2015
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed July 8, 2015
- ↑ Newt Gingrich 2012, "Newt 2012 Announces Alabama Leadership Team," March 12, 2012
- ↑ The Alabama Tea Party Express, "Endorsements," November 2, 2010
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| Preceded by - |
Alabama Secretary of Workforce 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Alabama State Senate District 5 2010-2025 |
Succeeded by Matt Woods (R) |
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