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Sam Givhan
2018 - Present
2026
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Sam Givhan (Republican Party) is a member of the Alabama State Senate, representing District 7. He assumed office on November 7, 2018. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Givhan (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Alabama State Senate to represent District 7. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Sam Givhan earned a bachelor's in finance from Auburn University in 1989. He earned a J.D. from the University of Alabama in 1994. Givhan has worked as a real estate attorney. He was elected to serve in the Alabama Senate.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Givhan was assigned to the following committees:
- Children and Youth Health Committee
- Confirmations Committee
- Governmental Affairs Committee
- Healthcare Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Madison County Legislation Committee, Chairperson
- Senate Rules Committee
- Transportation and Energy Committee
- Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety Committee, Vice Chair
- Committee on Homeland Security and Oversight
2021-2022
Givhan was assigned to the following committees:
- Children and Youth Health Committee
- Confirmations Committee
- Governmental Affairs Committee
- Healthcare Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Transportation and Energy Committee
- Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety Committee, Vice Chair
2019-2020
Givhan was assigned to the following committees:
- Confirmations Committee
- Governmental Affairs Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Madison County Legislation Committee, Chair
- Transportation and Energy Committee
- Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety Committee, Vice chair
- Children and Youth Health Committee
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 7
Incumbent Sam Givhan is running in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 7 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 7
Incumbent Sam Givhan defeated Korey Wilson in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 7 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sam Givhan (R) | 62.6 | 29,095 |
 | Korey Wilson (D) | 37.2 | 17,295 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 52 | ||
| Total votes: 46,442 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Korey Wilson advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 7.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Sam Givhan advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama State Senate District 7.
2018
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Alabama State Senate District 7
Sam Givhan defeated Deborah Barros in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 7 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sam Givhan (R) | 55.2 | 30,080 |
 | Deborah Barros (D) | 44.7 | 24,363 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 33 | ||
| Total votes: 54,476 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for Alabama State Senate District 7
Deborah Barros defeated Deidra Willis in the Democratic primary runoff for Alabama State Senate District 7 on July 17, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Deborah Barros | 57.0 | 707 |
 | Deidra Willis | 43.0 | 534 | |
| Total votes: 1,241 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 7
Deidra Willis and Deborah Barros advanced to a runoff. They defeated Johnathan Hard in the Democratic primary for Alabama State Senate District 7 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Deidra Willis | 49.6 | 3,061 |
| ✔ | | Deborah Barros | 35.7 | 2,206 |
 | Johnathan Hard | 14.7 | 910 | |
| Total votes: 6,177 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama State Senate District 7
Sam Givhan defeated Mary Scott Hunter in the Republican primary for Alabama State Senate District 7 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sam Givhan | 57.0 | 9,483 |
 | Mary Scott Hunter | 43.0 | 7,148 | |
| Total votes: 16,631 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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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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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by - |
Alabama State Senate District 7 2018-Present |
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