Paul Lee
2010 - Present
2026
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Paul Lee (Republican Party) is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 86. He assumed office on November 3, 2010. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Lee (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Alabama House of Representatives to represent District 86. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Lee attended Wallace State Community College. His professional experience includes serving as executive director of the nonprofit Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center Inc., working for SONY Magnetic Products Inc., and working as a salesman for WDHN-TV. He also served on the Dothan City Commission from 2005 to 2010.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Lee was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Lee was assigned to the following committees:
- Ways and Means General Fund Committee
- Health Committee, Chair
- Energy Policy Committee (Decommissioned)
2019-2020
Lee was assigned to the following committees:
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Lee served on the following committees:
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| • Health |
| • Rules |
| • Ways and Means General Fund |
2011-2012
Lee served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
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| • Agriculture and Forestry |
| • Health |
| • Local 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 86
Incumbent Paul Lee won election in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 86 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Paul Lee (R) | 98.5 | 10,697 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 166 | ||
| Total votes: 10,863 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Paul Lee advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 86.
2018
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 86
Incumbent Paul Lee defeated Kristy Kirkland in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 86 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Paul Lee (R) | 77.5 | 11,226 |
 | Kristy Kirkland (D) | 22.4 | 3,238 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 21 | ||
| Total votes: 14,485 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 86
Kristy Kirkland advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 86 on June 5, 2018.
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| ✔ | | Kristy Kirkland |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 86
Incumbent Paul Lee advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 86 on June 5, 2018.
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| ✔ | | Paul Lee |
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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 Paul Lee was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[2][3][4][5]
2010
Lee took the place of Benjamin Lewis on the general election ballot after Lewis was appointed as a district judge. He defeated Democrat Merritt Carothers in the November 2 general election.[6][7]
| Alabama House of Representatives, District 86 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Paul Lee (R)
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9,159 | |||
| Merritt Carothers (D) | 6,623 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Paul Lee endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election.[8]
Scorecards
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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
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ WYTV, "Paul Lee Named Executive Director At WRC," May 14, 2015
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Alabama2010.com, "Alabama GOP primary results," accessed May 5, 2014 (dead link)
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed July 8, 2015
- ↑ Newt Gingrich 2012, "Newt 2012 Announces Alabama Leadership Team," March 12, 2012
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Alabama House of Representatives District 86 2010-Present |
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Dothan City Commission 2005-2010 |
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