Linda Coleman-Madison
2006 - Present
2026
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Linda Coleman-Madison (Democratic Party) is a member of the Alabama State Senate, representing District 20. She assumed office in 2006. Her current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Coleman-Madison (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Alabama State Senate to represent District 20. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Coleman served as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 2003 to 2006.
Biography
Coleman received a B.S. in education from Alabama A&M University and a master's degree from the University of Alabama. She served on the Birmingham City Council from 1985 to 1997.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Coleman-Madison was assigned to the following committees:
- Children and Youth Health Committee
- Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee
- Governmental Affairs Committee
- Healthcare Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Local Legislation Jefferson County Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Finances and Budget Committee
- Historical Records Advisory Board
- Joint Legislative Oversight Committee of Children in State Care (Decommissioned)
2021-2022
Coleman-Madison was assigned to the following committees:
- Finances and Budget Committee
- Sunset Committee (Decommissioned)
- Children and Youth Health Committee, Ranking Member
- Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee
- Governmental Affairs Committee, Ranking Member
- Healthcare Committee, Ranking Member
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Local Legislation Jefferson County Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
2019-2020
Coleman-Madison was assigned to the following committees:
- Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee, Ranking minority member
- Governmental Affairs Committee, Ranking minority member
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Healthcare Committee, Ranking minority member
- Local Legislation Jefferson County Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Reapportionment Committee (Decommissioned)
- Children and Youth Health Committee, Ranking minority member
- Finances and Budget Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Coleman served on the following committees:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Constitution, Ethics and Elections |
| • Governmental Affairs |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Judiciary |
| • Jefferson County Legislation |
| • Transportation and Energy |
2011-2012
Coleman served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Children, Youth Affairs and Human Resources |
| • Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability |
| • Governmental Affairs |
| • Health |
| • Job Creation and Economic Development |
| • Local Legislation No. 2 |
| • Reapportionment |
Sponsored legislation
Elections
2026
See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Alabama State Senate District 20
Incumbent Linda Coleman-Madison is running in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 20 on November 3, 2026.
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2022
See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alabama State Senate District 20
Incumbent Linda Coleman-Madison won election in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 20 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Linda Coleman-Madison (D) | 98.5 | 27,567 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 409 | ||
| Total votes: 27,976 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 20
Incumbent Linda Coleman-Madison defeated Rodney Huntley in the Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 20 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Linda Coleman-Madison | 87.3 | 11,267 |
 | Rodney Huntley | 12.7 | 1,640 | |
| Total votes: 12,907 | |||
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2018
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Alabama State Senate District 20
Incumbent Linda Coleman-Madison won election in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 20 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Linda Coleman-Madison (D) | 98.3 | 36,478 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.7 | 614 | ||
| Total votes: 37,092 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 20
Incumbent Linda Coleman-Madison advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 20 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 Linda Coleman was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[1][2][3][4]
2010
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
Coleman ran for re-election to the 20th District seat in 2010. She won with no opposition in the November 2 general election.[5]
2006
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Coleman won election to the 20th District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, defeating opponent Mel Glenn (R).[6]
Coleman raised $201,043 for her campaign, while Glenn raised $9,432.[7]
| Alabama State Senate, District 20 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Linda Coleman (D)
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24,584 | |||
| Mel Glenn (R) | 16,096 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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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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2014
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In 2014, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 4.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 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 General election results," accessed July 8, 2015
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2006 election results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Funds raised by 2006 Alabama Senate candidates," accessed April 15, 2014
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Alabama State Senate District 20 2006-Present |
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| Preceded by - |
Alabama House of Representatives District 60 2002-2006 |
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| Preceded by - |
Birmingham City Council |
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