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Larry Stutts
Larry Stutts (Republican Party) is a member of the Alabama State Senate, representing District 6. He assumed office on November 5, 2014. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Stutts (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Alabama State Senate to represent District 6. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Stutts studied veterinary science at Auburn University and received his M.D. from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. His professional experience includes working as an OB/GYN.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Stutts was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee, Chair
- Confirmations Committee
- Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee
- Healthcare Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Finances and Budget Committee
- Judicial System Study Commission (Decommissioned)
2021-2022
Stutts was assigned to the following committees:
- Finances and Budget Committee
- Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee, Chair
- Confirmations Committee
- Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee
- Healthcare Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Judiciary Committee
2019-2020
Stutts was assigned to the following committees:
- Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee
- Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee
- Confirmations Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Healthcare Committee, Vice chair
- Children and Youth Health Committee, Chair
- Finances and Budget Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Stutts served on the following committees:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry |
| • Finance and Taxation General Fund |
| • Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Judiciary |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alabama State Senate District 6
Incumbent Larry Stutts defeated Kyle Richard-Garrison in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 6 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Larry Stutts (R) | 86.7 | 30,883 |
 | Kyle Richard-Garrison (L)  | 12.9 | 4,598 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 129 | ||
| Total votes: 35,610 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Larry Stutts advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama State Senate District 6.
2018
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Alabama State Senate District 6
Incumbent Larry Stutts defeated Johnny Mack Morrow in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 6 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Larry Stutts (R) | 50.8 | 22,683 |
 | Johnny Mack Morrow (D) | 48.8 | 21,796 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 143 | ||
| Total votes: 44,622 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Alabama State Senate District 6
Incumbent Larry Stutts defeated Steve Lolley in the Republican primary runoff for Alabama State Senate District 6 on July 17, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Larry Stutts | 53.4 | 5,755 |
| Steve Lolley | 46.6 | 5,030 | ||
| Total votes: 10,785 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 6
Johnny Mack Morrow advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 6 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Johnny Mack Morrow |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama State Senate District 6
Incumbent Larry Stutts and Steve Lolley advanced to a runoff. They defeated Eric Aycock in the Republican primary for Alabama State Senate District 6 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Larry Stutts | 47.1 | 7,419 |
| ✔ | Steve Lolley | 28.6 | 4,511 | |
 | Eric Aycock | 24.3 | 3,820 | |
| Total votes: 15,750 | |||
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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 Roger Bedford, Jr. was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Jerry Mays was unopposed in the Republican primary. Larry Stutts (R) was selected to replace Mays on March 20, 2014.[2][3][4][5][6] Larry Stutts then faced Roger Bedford, Jr. in the general election on November 4, 2014. According to unofficial results, Stutts defeated Bedford by 60 votes; although Bedford conceded the election, the result was close enough to trigger a recount.[7][8] The certified general election results declared Stutts the winner over Bedford.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Larry Stutts |
50.1% | 17,641 | |
| Democratic | Roger Bedford, Jr. Incumbent | 49.9% | 17,574 | |
| NA | Write-In | 0.1% | 27 | |
| Total Votes | 35,242 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2014
Stutts' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[10]
Jobs
- Excerpt: "Citizens of District 6 want government policies that make it easier to create jobs. Once new opportunities are available, Larry believes in letting the free enterprise system work—getting the government off the backs of the business owners."
Education
- Excerpt: "As a product of public education with two doctorate level degrees, Larry is devoted to improving the education system. He is for equipping teachers and schools with the right tools to help reach the needs of their students."
Healthcare
- Excerpt: "As a healthcare provider for the people of District 6 since 1992, Larry is focused on finding ways to make healthcare more affordable and efficient while maintaining the highest quality of care possible."
Veterans and Active Military
- Excerpt: "Larry will support veterans and those active in the service in Montgomery by ensuring they receive the benefits they need and are promised while demanding accountability and efficiency that will ensure a bright future."
Second and Fourth Amendments
- Excerpt: "Larry does not support any proposed gun control laws that would limit the rights of gun ownership for responsible and law-abiding citizens. As a believer in the American Bill of Rights and a gun owner, he believes it is critical for Alabamians to recognize the importance of the Fourth Amendment’s statement that we are free from unreasonable and warrantless searches."
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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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Alabama State Senate District 6 |
Officeholder Alabama State Senate District 6 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Senator Larry Stutts, "Meet Larry," accessed April 25, 2017
- ↑ Franklin County Times, "Stutts replacing Mays as Senate District 6 GOP candidate," March 20, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ WNHT, "Roger Bedford: “I’ve made peace” with apparent loss to Larry Stutts," November 5, 2014
- ↑ AL.com, "Alabama 2014 general election: Results for statewide and congressional races," November 4, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Election Information," November 24, 2014
- ↑ stuttsforsenate.com, "Official campaign website," accessed September 16, 2014
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| Preceded by Roger Bedford (D) |
Alabama State Senate District 6 2014-Present |
Succeeded by - |
