Kelvin Lawrence
Kelvin Lawrence (Democratic Party) is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 69. He assumed office on November 5, 2014. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Lawrence (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Alabama House of Representatives to represent District 69. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026.[source]
Biography
Lawrence's professional experience includes serving as the mayor of Hayneville, Alabama, working as a home builder, and owning several Subway sandwich shop franchises.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Lawrence was assigned to the following committees:
- Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee
- House Local Legislation Committee
- Montgomery County Legislation Committee, Chair
- State Government Committee
- Ways and Means Education Committee
2023-2024
Lawrence was assigned to the following committees:
- Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee
- Montgomery County Legislation Committee, Vice Chair
- State Government Committee
- Ways and Means General Fund Committee
2021-2022
Lawrence was assigned to the following committees:
- Transportation Committee (Decommissioned), Ranking Member
- State Government Committee
- Ways and Means General Fund Committee
- Financial Services Committee
- Montgomery County Legislation Committee, Vice Chair
2019-2020
Lawrence was assigned to the following committees:
- Montgomery County Legislation Committee, Vice chair
- Financial Services Committee
- State Government Committee
- Ways and Means General Fund Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Lawrence served on the following committees:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Boards, Agencies and Commissions |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
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 69
Josh Pendergrass (R) is running in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 69 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 69
Incumbent Kelvin Lawrence (D) and Marshae Madison (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 69 on May 19, 2026.
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Josh Pendergrass (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 69 without appearing on the ballot.
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2022
See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 69
Incumbent Kelvin Lawrence defeated Karla Knight Maddox in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 69 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kelvin Lawrence (D) | 55.2 | 8,769 |
| Karla Knight Maddox (R) | 44.7 | 7,103 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 11 | ||
| Total votes: 15,883 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kelvin Lawrence advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 69.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Karla Knight Maddox advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 69.
2018
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 69
Incumbent Kelvin Lawrence won election in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 69 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kelvin Lawrence (D) | 98.2 | 12,867 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.8 | 231 | ||
| Total votes: 13,098 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 69
Incumbent Kelvin Lawrence defeated Kelvin Williams in the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 69 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kelvin Lawrence | 68.3 | 6,480 |
| Kelvin Williams | 31.7 | 3,006 | ||
| Total votes: 9,486 | |||
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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. Kelvin Lawrence was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Loretta Grant was unopposed in the Republican primary. Lawrence defeated Grant and Cedric Coley (Independence Party) in the general election.[2][3][4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Kelvin J. Lawrence |
66.3% | 9,396 | |
| Republican | Loretta G. Grant | 30.6% | 4,340 | |
| Independence Party of America | Cedric Coley | 3% | 425 | |
| NA | Write-In | 0% | 7 | |
| Total Votes | 14,168 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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- 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.
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- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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- 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.
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Noteworthy events
2024 Arrest on forgery charges
On July 8, 2024, Lawrence was arrested on felony forgery charges. Attorney General of Alabama Steve Marshall’s office said that Lawrence is charged with second-degree forgery and second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument. The attorney general said the indictment alleges that Lawrence, with the “intent to defraud, falsely made, completed, or altered a builder’s license.” As of July 10, 2024, Lawrence has declined to comment on the matter.[7]
On July 26, 2024, Lawrence pleaded not guilty to two felony forgery charges: one of forgery in the second degree, and one of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree. As of July 30, the court has yet to set a trial date.[8]
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Alabama House of Representatives District 69 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Montgomery Advertiser, "Lawrence takes House 69 race," November 9, 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
- ↑ Montgomery Advertiser, "Campaign 2014: Results for Alabama state elections," November 5, 2014
- ↑ The Associated Press, "Alabama lawmaker arrested on forgery charges," accessed July 10, 2024
- ↑ PoliticsPA, "State Rep. Kelvin Lawrence pleads not guilty to forgery charges," accessed July 30, 2024
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Alabama House of Representatives District 69 2014-Present |
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| Preceded by - |
Mayor of Hayneville Alabama 2012-2014 |
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