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. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
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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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 23
Incumbent Robert Stewart is running in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 23 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 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
2022
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- Restoring Power to the People through Economic Development
- Investments in Healthcare
- Investments in education
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Campaign finance summary
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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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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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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