The NFIB Alabama Political Action Committee has endorsed 78 incumbents for reelection to the Alabama State Legislature, citing their strong support for small businesses.

The PAC, which is made up entirely of NFIB members, endorsed 25 candidates for the state Senate and 53 for the House of Representatives. All earned a 100% NFIB Voting Record by supporting policies on issues ranging from retail theft to property tax assessments.

“Small business is the foundation of Alabama’s economy,” NFIB State Director Rosemary Elebash said. “Each of these candidates earned a 100% NFIB Voting Record over the four-year quadrennial by supporting measures that help Main Street businesses grow and create jobs.”

The primary election is Tuesday, May 19. NFIB Alabama PAC endorsements matter in these races. Small business owners and their employees vote in high numbers and often encourage others to vote as well.

NFIB bases its political support on candidates’ positions and voting records on key small-business issues.

SENATE
Candidate (District)

Tim Melson (District 1)
Arthur Orr (District 3)
Garlan Gudger (District 4)
Matt Woods (District 5)
Larry Stutts (District 6)
Sam Givhan (District 7)
Steve Livingston (District 8)
Wes Kitchens (District 9)
Andrew Jones (District 10)
Lance Bell (District 11)
Keith Kelley (District 12)
Randy Price (District 13)
April Weaver (District 14)
Dan Roberts (District 15)
Jabo Waggoner (District 16)
Shay Shelnutt (District 17)
Gerald Allen (District 21)
Greg Albritton (District 22)
Will Barfoot (District 25)
Jay Hovey (District 27)
Donnie Chesteen (District 29)
Clyde Chambliss (District 30)
Josh Carnley (District 31)
Chris Elliott (District 32)
David Sessions (District 35)

HOUSE 
Candidate (District)

Phillip Pettus (District 1)
Ben Harrison (District 2)
Kerry Underwood (District 3)
Parker Moore (District 4)
Andy Whitt (District 6)
Ernie Yarbrough (District 7)
Scott Stadthagen (District 9)
Tim Wadsworth (District 14)
Leigh Hulsey (District 15)
Jamie Kiel (District 18)
James Lomax (District 20)
Rex Reynolds (District 21)
Ritchie Whorton (District 22)
Mike Kirkland (District 23)
Nathaniel Ledbetter (District 24)
Phillip Rigsby (District 25)
Brock Colvin (District 26)
Troy Stubbs (District 31)
Ben Robbins (District 33)
David Standridge (District 34)
Steve Hurst (District 35)
Randy Wood (District 36)
Ginny Shaver (District 39)
Chad Robertson (District 40)
Corley Ellis (District 41)
Van Smith (District 42)
Arnold Mooney (District 43)
Danny Garrett (District 44)
Susan DuBose (District 45)
Jim Carns (District 48)
Russell Bedsole (District 49)
Ron Bolton (District 61)
Bill Lamb (District 62)
Donna Givens (District 64)
Alan Baker (District 66)
Kenneth Paschal (District 73)
Reed Ingram (District 75)
Joe Lovvorn (District 79)
Chris Blackshear (District 80)
Ed Oliver (District 81)
Rick Rehm (District 85)
Paul Lee (District 86)
Jeff Sorrells (District 87)
Jerry Starnes (District 88)
Marcus Paramore (District 89)
Steve Clouse (District 93)
Frances Holk-Jones (District 95)
Matt Simpson (District 96)
Mark Shirey (District 100)
Chris Pringle (District 101)
Shane Stringer (District 102)
Margie Wilcox (District 104)
Chip Brown (District 105)