Gerald Allen
2010 - Present
2026
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Gerald Allen (Republican Party) is a member of the Alabama State Senate, representing District 21. He assumed office on November 3, 2010. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Allen (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Alabama State Senate to represent District 21. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Allen's professional experience includes owning CASHCO Marketing, serving as an athletic director for Tuscaloosa County Parks and Recreation, and serving as a coach for the Tuscaloosa County Board of Education.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Allen was assigned to the following committees:
- Confirmations Committee
- Finance and Taxation Education Committee
- Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Rules Committee
- Transportation and Energy Committee, Chair
- Reapportionment Committee (Decommissioned)
- Water Policy And Management Joint Legislative Committee (Decommissioned)
- Joint Legislative Advisory Committee on Community Service Grants
2021-2022
Allen was assigned to the following committees:
- Reapportionment Committee (Decommissioned)
- Transportation Committee (Decommissioned), Chair
- Water Policy And Management Joint Legislative Committee (Decommissioned)
- Confirmations Committee
- Finance and Taxation Education Committee
- Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Rules Committee
- Transportation and Energy Committee, Chair
- Energy Policy Committee (Decommissioned)
2019-2020
Allen was assigned to the following committees:
- Finance and Taxation Education Committee
- Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee, Vice chair
- Confirmations Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Transportation and Energy Committee, Chair
- Transportation Committee (Decommissioned), Chair
- Energy Policy Committee (Decommissioned)
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Allen served on the following committees:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Confirmations |
| • Finance and Taxation Education |
| • Transportation and Energy, Chair |
2011-2012
Allen served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Commerce, Transportation and Utilities, Chair |
| • Confirmations |
| • Education |
| • Energy and Natural Resources |
| • Finance and Taxation Education |
| • Local Legislation No. 1 |
| • Reapportionment |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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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 21
Incumbent Gerald Allen and Jodie Minor are running in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 21 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 21
Incumbent Gerald Allen defeated Lisa Ward in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 21 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gerald Allen (R) | 66.0 | 21,962 |
 | Lisa Ward (D) | 33.6 | 11,198 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 132 | ||
| Total votes: 33,292 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Lisa Ward advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 21.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Gerald Allen advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama State Senate District 21.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tripp Powell (R)
2018
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Alabama State Senate District 21
Incumbent Gerald Allen defeated Rick Burnham in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 21 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gerald Allen (R) | 67.5 | 33,368 |
 | Rick Burnham (D) | 32.4 | 16,005 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 52 | ||
| Total votes: 49,425 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 21
Rick Burnham advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 21 on June 5, 2018.
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| ✔ | | Rick Burnham |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama State Senate District 21
Incumbent Gerald Allen defeated Frank Chandler in the Republican primary for Alabama State Senate District 21 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gerald Allen | 79.6 | 13,513 |
 | Frank Chandler | 20.4 | 3,461 | |
| Total votes: 16,974 | |||
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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. Phil Poole was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Gerald Allen defeated Frank Chandler in the Republican primary. Allen defeated Poole in the general election.[1][2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Gerald Allen Incumbent |
62.3% | 20,179 | |
| Democratic | Phil Poole | 37.5% | 12,161 | |
| NA | Write-In | 0.1% | 48 | |
| Total Votes | 32,388 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Gerald Allen Incumbent |
75.9% | 6,543 |
| Frank Chandler | 24.1% | 2,078 |
| Total Votes | 8,621 | |
2010
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
Allen ran for district 21 of the Alabama State Senate. He defeated incumbent Phil Poole in the November 2 general election.[5]
| Alabama State Senate, District 21 General election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Gerald Allen (R)
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20,528 | |||
| Phil Poole (D) | 19,509 | |||
Endorsements
In 2010, Allen's endorsements included the following:[6]
- The Alabama Tea Party Express
2006
On November 7, 2006, Allen was re-elected to the 62nd District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, defeating opponent Ann Skelton (D).[7]
Allen raised $80,186 for his campaign, while Skelton raised $9,497.[8]
| Alabama State House, District 62 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Gerald Allen (R)
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7,667 | |||
| Ann Skelton (D) | 4,645 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2014
Allen's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[9]
| “ | When Republicans were elected to office in 2010 the business-as-usual Montgomery attitude was over. I am proud to be your Senator during a four year term where we saved $1 billion in taxpayer dollars, lowered unemployment, passed meaningful ethics reform and protected our conservative values.[10] | ” |
- Strengthening the Economy
- Continue to recruit new industry to West Alabama
- Support pro-job legislation
- Fight against increased taxes for families and small businesses
- Limited Government
- Reduce wasteful government spending
- Allocate government resources efficiently
- Cut red tape and burdensome government regulations
- Education
- Ensure money goes directly to the classroom
- Prepare our students for 21st century jobs
- Oppose federal intervention in local school decisions
- Fighting for Conservative Values
- Support meaningful ethics reform
- Protect our Second Amendment right to bear arms
- Advocate for protection of the unborn
2010
Allen's website highlighted the following campaign issues:
- Jobs
- Excerpt: "I will fight to cut taxes, stop waste and end bailouts so we can create jobs and improve the economy. I will work hard to bring good paying jobs to Senate District 21-so our children can stay and raise their children here. This election is about our families and jobs."
- Family
- Excerpt: "I believe the strength of our communities is found in the family. I am pro-life and will stand up for the unborn in the Alabama Senate."
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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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Personal
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Allen and his wife, Sheila, have three children.
He is a member of the Cottondale Elementary Parent-Teacher Association, Holt High School Parent-Teacher Association, University of Alabama Alumni Association, West Alabama Chamber of Commerce and Citizen Club, and deacon at the Gilgal Baptist Church.[11]
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Alabama State Senate District 21 |
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
- ↑ The Alabama Tea Party Express, "Endorsements," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2006 election results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alabama House spending, 2006," November 4, 2006
- ↑ Gerald Allen for Senate, "Issues," accessed May 3, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Allen
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Alabama State Senate District 21 2010-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Alabama House of Representatives District 62 1994-2010 |
Succeeded by John Merrill (R) |
