Robert Stewart (Alabama)
Robert Stewart (Democratic Party) is a member of the Alabama State Senate, representing District 23. He assumed office on November 9, 2022. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Stewart (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Alabama State Senate to represent District 23. The Democratic primary for this office on May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Biography
Robert Stewart was born in Selma, Alabama. Stewart earned a bachelor's degree from Tuskegee University in 2012 and a graduate degree from Kennesaw State University in 2016. His career experience includes working as an accountant and a tax and disclosure advocate.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Stewart was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee
- Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee
- Healthcare Committee
- Governmental Affairs Committee
- Tourism Committee
- Transportation and Energy Committee
- Children and Youth Health Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Alabama State Senate District 23
Incumbent Robert Stewart and Thayer Spencer are running in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 23 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Thayer Spencer (R)  | |
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Robert Stewart advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 23.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Thayer Spencer advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama State Senate District 23.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alabama State Senate District 23
Robert Stewart defeated Michael Nimmer and Portia Shepherd in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 23 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Stewart (D) | 53.4 | 25,953 |
| Michael Nimmer (R) | 44.6 | 21,682 | ||
 | Portia Shepherd (L) | 2.0 | 959 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 18 | ||
| Total votes: 48,612 | |||
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Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for Alabama State Senate District 23
Robert Stewart defeated Hank Sanders in the Democratic primary runoff for Alabama State Senate District 23 on June 21, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Stewart | 55.6 | 8,255 |
| Hank Sanders | 44.4 | 6,602 | ||
| Total votes: 14,857 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 23
Hank Sanders and Robert Stewart advanced to a runoff. They defeated Darrio Melton and Thayer Spencer in the Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 23 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Hank Sanders | 44.7 | 10,634 | |
| ✔ | | Robert Stewart | 30.1 | 7,166 |
 | Darrio Melton | 23.3 | 5,543 | |
| Thayer Spencer | 1.9 | 456 | |
| Total votes: 23,799 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Michael Nimmer advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama State Senate District 23.
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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- Restoring Power to the People through Economic Development
- Investments in Healthcare
- Investments in education
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2025.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2024.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to small business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2023.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Alabama State Senate District 23 |
Officeholder Alabama State Senate District 23 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 5, 2022
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| Preceded by Malika Sanders-Fortier (D) |
Alabama State Senate District 23 2022-Present |
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