Kenyatté Hassell
Kenyatté Hassell (Democratic Party) is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 78. He assumed office on September 8, 2021. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Hassell (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Alabama House of Representatives to represent District 78. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]
Biography
Kenyatté Hassell was born in Montgomery, Alabama. Hassell's career experience includes working as the urban director of YoungLife of Montgomery, the manager of Heritage Barbershop, and the campaign manager and a strategist for Alabama state legislator Kirk Hatcher.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Hassell was assigned to the following committees:
- Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee
- Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Montgomery County Legislation Committee
- Ports, Waterways and Intermodal Transit Committee
2023-2024
Hassell was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Lindsay was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Water, and Natural Resources Committee
- Transportation, Housing, and Local Government Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 78
Incumbent Kenyatté Hassell (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 78 on May 19, 2026.
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2022
See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 78
Incumbent Kenyatté Hassell won election in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 78 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kenyatté Hassell (D) | 97.8 | 6,991 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.2 | 160 | ||
| Total votes: 7,151 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kenyatté Hassell advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 78.
2021
See also: Alabama state legislative special elections, 2021
General election
Special general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 78
Kenyatté Hassell defeated Loretta Grant in the special general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 78 on September 7, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kenyatté Hassell (D) | 80.2 | 1,031 |
| Loretta Grant (R) | 19.8 | 254 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 1 | ||
| Total votes: 1,286 | |||
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Democratic primary runoff election
Special Democratic primary runoff for Alabama House of Representatives District 78
Kenyatté Hassell defeated Donald Williams in the special Democratic primary runoff for Alabama House of Representatives District 78 on June 22, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kenyatté Hassell | 64.8 | 678 |
| Donald Williams | 35.2 | 368 | ||
| Total votes: 1,046 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Special Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 78
Kenyatté Hassell and Donald Williams advanced to a runoff. They defeated Terance Dawson and Roderick Thornton in the special Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 78 on May 25, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kenyatté Hassell | 48.1 | 554 |
| ✔ | Donald Williams | 23.0 | 265 | |
| Terance Dawson | 18.9 | 218 | ||
| Roderick Thornton | 9.9 | 114 | ||
| Total votes: 1,151 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Loretta Grant advanced from the special Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 78.
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2021
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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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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
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Alabama House of Representatives District 78 2021-Present |
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