Kelvin Lawrence
2014 - Present
2026
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Kelvin Lawrence (Democratic Party) is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 69. He assumed office on November 5, 2014. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Lawrence (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Alabama House of Representatives to represent District 69. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Lawrence's professional experience includes serving as the mayor of Hayneville, Alabama, working as a home builder, and owning several Subway sandwich shop franchises.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Lawrence was assigned to the following committees:
- Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee
- Montgomery County Legislation Committee, Vice Chair
- State Government Committee
- Ways and Means General Fund Committee
2021-2022
Lawrence was assigned to the following committees:
- Transportation Committee (Decommissioned), Ranking Member
- State Government Committee
- Ways and Means General Fund Committee
- Financial Services Committee
- Montgomery County Legislation Committee, Vice Chair
2019-2020
Lawrence was assigned to the following committees:
- Montgomery County Legislation Committee, Vice chair
- Financial Services Committee
- State Government Committee
- Ways and Means General Fund Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Lawrence served on the following committees:
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| • Boards, Agencies and Commissions |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
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 69
Incumbent Kelvin Lawrence defeated Karla Knight Maddox in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 69 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kelvin Lawrence (D) | 55.2 | 8,769 |
| Karla Knight Maddox (R) | 44.7 | 7,103 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 11 | ||
| Total votes: 15,883 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kelvin Lawrence advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 69.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Karla Knight Maddox advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 69.
2018
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 69
Incumbent Kelvin Lawrence won election in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 69 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kelvin Lawrence (D) | 98.2 | 12,867 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.8 | 231 | ||
| Total votes: 13,098 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 69
Incumbent Kelvin Lawrence defeated Kelvin Williams in the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 69 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kelvin Lawrence | 68.3 | 6,480 |
| Kelvin Williams | 31.7 | 3,006 | ||
| Total votes: 9,486 | |||
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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. Kelvin Lawrence was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Loretta Grant was unopposed in the Republican primary. Lawrence defeated Grant and Cedric Coley (Independence Party) in the general election.[2][3][4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Kelvin J. Lawrence |
66.3% | 9,396 | |
| Republican | Loretta G. Grant | 30.6% | 4,340 | |
| Independence Party of America | Cedric Coley | 3% | 425 | |
| NA | Write-In | 0% | 7 | |
| Total Votes | 14,168 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
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Campaign finance summary
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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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Noteworthy events
2024 Arrest on forgery charges
On July 8, 2024, Lawrence was arrested on felony forgery charges. Attorney General of Alabama Steve Marshall’s office said that Lawrence is charged with second-degree forgery and second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument. The attorney general said the indictment alleges that Lawrence, with the “intent to defraud, falsely made, completed, or altered a builder’s license.” As of July 10, 2024, Lawrence has declined to comment on the matter.[7]
On July 26, 2024, Lawrence pleaded not guilty to two felony forgery charges: one of forgery in the second degree, and one of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree. As of July 30, the court has yet to set a trial date.[8]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Montgomery Advertiser, "Lawrence takes House 69 race," November 9, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Montgomery Advertiser, "Campaign 2014: Results for Alabama state elections," November 5, 2014
- ↑ The Associated Press, "Alabama lawmaker arrested on forgery charges," accessed July 10, 2024
- ↑ PoliticsPA, "State Rep. Kelvin Lawrence pleads not guilty to forgery charges," accessed July 30, 2024
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Alabama House of Representatives District 69 2014-Present |
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Mayor of Hayneville Alabama 2012-2014 |
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