Artis J. McCampbell
Artis J. McCampbell (Democratic Party) (also known as A. J.) is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 71. He assumed office in 2006. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
McCampbell (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Alabama House of Representatives to represent District 71. The Democratic primary for this office on May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Biography
McCampbell's professional experience includes working as an insurance agent, serving as an investigator for the district attorney's office in the 17th Judicial Circuit, working as a juvenile probation officer for Green County, and working as an investigator and patrolman for the City of Tuscaloosa.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
McCampbell was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Forestry Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee
- Tuscaloosa County Legislation Committee
- Ways and Means General Fund Committee
- Historical Records Advisory Board
2023-2024
McCampbell was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
McCampbell was assigned to the following committees:
- Transportation Committee (Decommissioned)
- Water Policy And Management Joint Legislative Committee (Decommissioned)
- Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee
- Tuscaloosa County Legislation Committee
- Agriculture and Forestry Committee
2019-2020
McCampbell was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Forestry Committee
- Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee, Ranking minority member
- Tuscaloosa County Legislation Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, McCampbell served on the following committees:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Forestry |
| • Insurance, Ranking member |
| • Jefferson County Legislation |
| • Tuscaloosa County Legislation |
2011-2012
McCampbell served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Forestry |
| • Boards, Agencies and Commissions |
| • Tuscaloosa County Legislation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
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General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 71
Incumbent Artis J. McCampbell (D) is running in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 71 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Artis J. McCampbell (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 71 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
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2022
See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 71
Incumbent Artis J. McCampbell won election in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 71 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Artis J. McCampbell (D) | 97.9 | 9,126 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.1 | 199 | ||
| Total votes: 9,325 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Artis J. McCampbell advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 71.
2018
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 71
Incumbent Artis J. McCampbell won election in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 71 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Artis J. McCampbell (D) | 98.2 | 12,400 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.8 | 222 | ||
| Total votes: 12,622 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 71
Incumbent Artis J. McCampbell advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 71 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 Artis J. McCampbell defeated Wesley J. Hodges in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[2][3][4][5]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Artis J. McCampbell Incumbent |
79% | 7,182 |
| Wesley J. Hodges | 21% | 1,909 |
| Total Votes | 9,091 | |
2010
McCampbell won re-election to the District 71 seat in 2010. He had no opposition.[6]
2006
On November 7, 2006, McCampbell was elected to the District 71 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[7]
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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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.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2022.
- Alabama Policy Institute — Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's policy platform.
- 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 2021.
- Alabama Policy Institute — Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's policy platform.
- 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.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2020.
- 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.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2019.
- 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.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2018.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to small business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2017.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2016.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2015.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2014.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed August 4, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed July 8, 2015
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2006 election results," accessed April 15, 2014
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Alabama House of Representatives District 71 2006-Present |
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