Phillip Pettus
Phillip Pettus (Republican Party) is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 1. He assumed office on November 5, 2014. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Pettus (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Alabama House of Representatives to represent District 1. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Pettus attended Shelby State Community College and the University of North Alabama. His professional experience includes serving as an Alabama state trooper for 25 years.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Pettus was assigned to the following committees:
- Fiscal Responsibility Committee, Chair
- Joint Legislative Committee on State Parks
- House Judiciary Committee
- Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
2023-2024
Pettus was assigned to the following committees:
- Fiscal Responsibility Committee, Chair
- House Judiciary Committee
- Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
2021-2022
Pettus was assigned to the following committees:
- Fiscal Responsibility Committee, Chair
- House Judiciary Committee
- Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
2019-2020
Pettus was assigned to the following committees:
- House Judiciary Committee
- Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Pettus served on the following committees:
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| • Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 1
Incumbent Phillip Pettus is running in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 1 on November 3, 2026.
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2022
See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 1
Incumbent Phillip Pettus won election in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Phillip Pettus (R) | 97.0 | 10,360 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.0 | 319 | ||
| Total votes: 10,679 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 1
Incumbent Phillip Pettus defeated Maurice McCaney in the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 1 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Phillip Pettus | 52.5 | 3,875 |
| Maurice McCaney | 47.5 | 3,512 | ||
| Total votes: 7,387 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 1
Incumbent Phillip Pettus defeated Bobby James Dolan III in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Phillip Pettus (R) | 62.6 | 7,348 |
 | Bobby James Dolan III (Independent) | 36.9 | 4,336 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 60 | ||
| Total votes: 11,744 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brandon Willcutt (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 1
Incumbent Phillip Pettus advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 1 on June 5, 2018.
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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 Greg Burdine was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Phillip Pettus defeated Sterling Statom in the Republican primary. Pettus defeated Burdine in the general election.[2][3][4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Phillip Pettus |
51.4% | 4,933 | |
| Democratic | Greg Burdine Incumbent | 48.5% | 4,652 | |
| NA | Write-In | 0.1% | 10 | |
| Total Votes | 9,595 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Phillip Pettus |
56.3% | 1,172 |
| Sterling Statom | 43.7% | 909 |
| Total Votes | 2,081 | |
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2014
Pettus' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[7]
| “ | I will work hard to recruit new jobs, businesses and economic development to our county. I will bring conservative leadership and work with the Republican majority to make sure our issues are heard and addressed. It's time to cut the wasteful spending, restore fiscal management, and discipline to our State's budget.[8] | ” |
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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
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Alabama Legislature, "Representative Pettus, Phillip District/Biography," accessed April 13, 2017
- ↑ 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, "Republicans add to super majorities in Alabama Legislature," November 5, 2014
- ↑ Facebook, "Phillip Pettus for House," accessed May 7, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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Alabama House of Representatives District 1 2014-Present |
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