Travis Hendrix

American politician
Travis Hendrix
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
from the 55th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 12, 2023
Preceded byFred Plump Jr.
Personal details
Born1982
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Alma materMiles College
Oakland City University
Occupationpolice officer

Travis Hendrix is an American politician and police officer. He is a Democratic member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 55.[1]

A sergeant in the Birmingham police department, he won a special election to succeed Fred Plump Jr., who resigned after pleading guilty to federal corruption charges.[2][3]

Born and raised in the Ensley neighborhood of Birmingham, Hendrix attended Ensley High School before completing his GED.[4] He obtained a bachelor's degree from Miles College and a master's degree from Oakland City University.[4]

Election to the Alabama House of Representatives

On May 23, 2023, it was revealed that former representative Fred Plump Jr. was federally charged and would resign from the legislature.[5] In June 2023, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey called a special election to fill the district 55 seat vacated by Plump.[6] Hendrix was one of seven Democrats to qualify for the seat. No Republican or Independent candidates filed.[7] Hendrix ran on addressing economic growth, education, and public safety.[8] Hendrix was endorsed by multiple Democratic state lawmakers and officials, including house minority leader Anthony Daniels and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin.[9]

Hendrix placed first in the Democratic Primary election on September 26, 2023, but the race went to a runoff election because no candidate received fifty percent or more of the vote. Hendrix won the runoff election on October 24, 2023, receiving over 65% of the vote.[10] Hendrix was sworn in on December 12 in Fairfield, Alabama.[11]

Electoral history

2023 Alabama House of Representatives District 55 Special Democratic Primary[12]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Travis Hendrix 670 27.9%
Democratic Sylvia Swayne 515 21.4%
Democratic Phyllis Oden-Jones 485 20.2%
Democratic Cara McClure 364 15.2%
Democratic Ves Marable 180 7.5%
Democratic Kenneth Coachman 106 4.4%
Democratic Antwon Womack 81 3.4%
Total votes 2,401 100.0%
2023 Alabama House of Representatives District 55 Special Democratic Primary Runoff[12]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Travis Hendrix 2,367 65.1%
Democratic Sylvia Swayne 1,268 34.9%
Total votes 3,635 100.0%

References

  1. ^ Bryant, Joseph D.; Denham, Hannah (October 25, 2023). "Travis Hendrix wins runoff election to represent Jefferson County in Alabama State House". AL.com. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  2. ^ "'We have to meet the community where they're at': Travis Hendrix speaks on his goals ahead of Alabama House 55 runoff". WIAT. October 23, 2023.
  3. ^ "Travis Hendrix Easily Wins Race in Runoff Election for Jeffco House District 55". BlackPressUSA. December 5, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "About Me". travishendrix.com. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
  5. ^ Denham, Hannah; [email protected], Kyle Whitmire |; [email protected], Joseph D. Bryant | (2023-05-23). "Alabama Rep. Fred Plump to resign over federal charges in alleged kickback scheme". al. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  6. ^ Sell, Mary (2023-06-16). "Special election called in House District 55". Alabama Daily News. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  7. ^ Rocha, Alander (2023-09-19). "Meet the candidates running in the House District 55 special election". Alabama Reflector. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  8. ^ Willis, Alexander (2023-08-04). "7 qualify for House District 55 special election". Alabama Daily News. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  9. ^ Holmes, Jacob (2023-09-13). "Woodfin, Daniels endorse Hendrix for District 55". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  10. ^ "Travis Hendrix wins runoff election for Alabama House District 55". CBS 42. 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  11. ^ "Travis Hendrix on Facebook". Facebook. December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  12. ^ a b "Travis Hendrix on Ballotpedia". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 14, 2023.

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