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Kyle South
Kyle South (Republican Party) was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 16. He assumed office on November 5, 2014. He left office on June 30, 2023.
South (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Alabama House of Representatives to represent District 16. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
South resigned to accept a job as president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama.[1]
Biography
South's professional experience includes serving as the general manager of the West Alabama TV Cable Company. South has been a member of the Fayette Area Chamber of Commerce, the Fayette Exchange Club, the National Rifle Association, and the National Federation of Independent Businesses.[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
South was assigned to the following committees:
- Financial Services Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Jefferson County Legislation Committee
- Tuscaloosa County Legislation Committee
- Ways and Means General Fund Committee, Vice Chair
- Legislative Oversight Commission on Workforce Development Division (Decommissioned)
2021-2022
South was assigned to the following committees:
- Tuscaloosa County Legislation Committee
- Ways and Means General Fund Committee, Vice Chair
- Financial Services Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Jefferson County Legislation Committee
2019-2020
South was assigned to the following committees:
- Financial Services Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Jefferson County Legislation Committee
- Tuscaloosa County Legislation Committee
- Ways and Means General Fund Committee, Vice chair
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, South served on the following committees:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Jefferson County Legislation |
| • Local Legislation, Vice chair |
| • State Government |
| • Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure |
| • Tuscaloosa County Legislation |
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 16
Incumbent Kyle South won election in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 16 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kyle South (R) | 99.3 | 13,177 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 98 | ||
| Total votes: 13,275 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kyle South advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 16.
2018
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Kyle South won election in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 16 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kyle South (R) | 99.1 | 14,681 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 138 | ||
| Total votes: 14,819 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Kyle South defeated Mike Simpson in the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 16 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kyle South | 71.0 | 6,175 |
 | Mike Simpson | 29.0 | 2,526 | |
| Total votes: 8,701 | |||
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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. Incumbent Daniel H. Boman was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Kyle South defeated Bobby Humphryes in the Republican primary. South then defeated Boman in the general election on November 4, 2014.[3][4][5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Kyle South |
75.3% | 10,467 | |
| Democratic | Daniel H. Boman Incumbent | 24.7% | 3,430 | |
| NA | Write-In | 0.1% | 11 | |
| Total Votes | 13,908 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Kyle South |
63.1% | 3,050 |
| Bobby Humphryes | 36.9% | 1,786 |
| Total Votes | 4,836 | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2014
AL.com highlighted South's following campaign themes:[2]
| “ | As a small businessman, I understand what it takes for businesses to grow, prosper and succeed in today’s economic climate, and I’m committed to helping create jobs and opportunity for the citizens of House District 16. I also want to help provide the quality public education and the workforce development tools that our children and grandchildren will need in order to fill the good-paying, long-lasting 21st Century jobs that I plan to help recruit.[8] | ” |
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2023
In 2023, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from March 7 to June 6.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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
Footnotes
- ↑ AL, "Kay Ivey schedules special election for House seat vacated by Kyle South resignation," accessed July 10, 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 AL.com, "Fayette businessman announces bid for District 16 seat on Alabama House of Representatives," December 2, 2013
- ↑ 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
- ↑ AL.com, "Alabama 2014 general election: Results for statewide and congressional races," November 4, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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| Preceded by Daniel H. Boman (D) |
Alabama House of Representatives District 16 2014-2023 |
Succeeded by Bryan Brinyark (R) |
