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Micah Messer

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Micah Messer
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Republican Party

Candidate, Alabama House of Representatives District 38

Elections and appointments
Next election

October 21, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

University of South Alabama, 2016

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

2012 - 2020

Personal
Birthplace
Dothan, Ala.
Religion
Christian
Profession
IT engineer
Contact

Campaign website

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Micah Messer (Republican Party) is running in a special election to the Alabama House of Representatives to represent District 38. He is on the ballot in the special Republican primary on October 21, 2025.[source]

Messer is also running for election to the Alabama House of Representatives to represent District 38. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]

Biography

Micah Messer was born in Dothan, Alabama. He served in the U.S. Army from 2012 to 2020. Messer earned a bachelor's degree from the University of South Alabama in 2016. His career experience includes working as an IT network engineer, a police officer, and the chief operations officer of Right Side Broadcasting Network. He was an officer in the Alabama Army National Guard from 2016 to 2020. Messer has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]

  • Bamacarry
  • Alabama GOP
  • Smiths Station Republican Club
  • East Alabama Republican Club
  • Bamacarry of Chambers County
  • Bamacarry of Lee County

Elections

2026

Regular election

See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.
General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 38

Micah Messer is running in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 38 on November 3, 2026.

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Micah Messer (R)

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Special election

See also: Alabama state legislative special elections, 2026

General election

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The primary will occur on October 21, 2025. The general election will occur on February 3, 2026. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Special general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 38

Hazel Floyd is running in the special general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 38 on February 3, 2026.

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Hazel Floyd (D)

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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Hazel Floyd advanced from the special Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 38.

Republican primary election
Special Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 38

Garrett Dixon, Micah Messer, and Kristin Nelson are running in the special Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 38 on October 21, 2025.

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Kristin Nelson

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2022

See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 38

Incumbent Debbie Hamby Wood defeated Charles Temm Jr. in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 38 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Debbie Hamby Wood (R)
 
88.0
 
9,162
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Charles Temm Jr. (L)
 
11.2
 
1,161
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.8
 
87

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 10,410
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 38

Incumbent Debbie Hamby Wood defeated Micah Messer in the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 38 on May 24, 2022.

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Votes
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Debbie Hamby Wood
 
57.1
 
3,074
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Micah Messer Candidate Connection
 
42.9
 
2,311

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Total votes: 5,385
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Campaign themes

2026

Regular election

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2022

Candidate Connection

Micah Messer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Messer's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am a devout Christian who believes in small, limited government as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. I was born and raised in Alabama. I have served in both the Alabama Army National Guard as a signal officer and as a sworn police officer in Columbus, Georgia. I am married to my beautiful wife, Jessica, and have been for five years. I am a private pilot, I also own a small business where I capture weddings on video in a cinematic way. I believe in fewer taxes, better education, and more freedom.
  • I want fewer taxes by eliminating the 2019 Gas Tax, ending Alabama State Income tax for first responses, teachers, national guardsmen, and healthcare workers.
  • I want better education be repealing the 2009 education standards that are Common Core in disguise, focus state education funds on English/Reading, Math, Science, and History. I also want to stop pushing kids into the next grade or class when they failed the last one.
  • I want more freedom by passing Constitutional Carry, banning federal and state vaccine mandates, removing the Certificate of Needs Board, and curbing the Emergency Powers of the Governor.
I am passionate about the 2nd Amendment, the Constitution, and removing taxes and red tape for businesses and people.
I look up to my father. He has dedicate his life to service both in the church, in the fire department, and thirty-eight years of serving our country and our state in the National Guard. He has many great qualities to emulate.

I would like to follow the example of George Washington, being humble in his profession and dedicated to the Cause of liberty.
Economics in One Lesson, 1984, and Animal Farm
Honor, Integrity, and Honesty.
Honor, Integrity, Honesty, and Professionalism
To represent the people of their district to the best of their ability, to never bend to the lobbyist, special interest groups, or anyone else in direct conflict with the will of the people, and to never compromise on their duty to uphold the Constitution.
The restoration of our rights through the limitation of government.
I remember the 2000 new year celebration but the earliest historical event that really sticks out is 9/11. I watched it live on TV as both towers fell, being seven years old I didn't understand everything that was happening but the reactions from my parents told me enough. I won't ever forget that.
Assistant Repairman for Pickett Enterprises. I maintained it for three years.
Lord of the Rings Trilogy, its technically six books put into three but I cannot choose a favorite. The reason is because the message matches that with Christianity and shows the difficulty of life during hard times while showing how everyday folks can overcome adversity.
Aragorn
Battle Belongs by Phil Wickam and Brian Johnson
Finding a purpose that matches my abilities, goals, and lifestyle.
Equal in power, coordination where practical, and communication always.
Our state faces many challenges but I believe education is our primary challenge we must overcome.
Drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature is the same as if it was federal, it allows for a single group of members to decide the law without the counter-balance of the other house. I personally believe State Senators should represent a single county government and the State House should be expanded to equal 1 representative for every 30,000 people. To me, this would allow county governments to have a direct say in the state legislative process while expanding representation to all.
There can be some benefit to know how the process works but there are a lot of drawbacks which may include being bought and paid for, being stuck in a certain direction without seeing what its like on the outside looking in, etc.
It is very beneficial to build relationships with other legislators but that should never, and I mean never, override the will of the people you are representing.
All areas should be equal in population with an attempt at keeping the districts within county lines as much as possible, along roadways as much as possible, and clear for all citizens.
I believe I could do well on the House Judiciary Committee, the House Public Safety Committee, and the House Rules Committee.
Not at this time.
I was out door-knocking and spoke to a WW2 veteran, he had many interesting stories to tell me. But, I think probably the most impactful was hearing the tearful story of a woman who lost her son to murder and justice was never served on the one who committed it.
They most definitely should oversee the use of Emergency Powers and be able to quickly nullify any order that violates the Constitution or is overreaching.
Compromise can occur if and only when the compromise does not violate the U.S. Constitution or my deep Christian values.

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Micah Messer campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2022Alabama House of Representatives District 38Lost primary$42,586 $39,076
Grand total$42,586 $39,076
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 23, 2022


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