Cynthia Almond Explained

Cynthia Almond
Children:	2
Party:	Republican
State House:	Alabama
District:	63rd
Term Start:	October 20, 2021
Predecessor:	Bill Poole
Education:	University of Alabama (BA, JD)

Cynthia Lee Almond is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 63rd district. She assumed office on October 20, 2021.

Education

Almond earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and Spanish from the University of Alabama and a Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law.^[1]

Career

Almond has operated an independent law firm since 2008. From 2005 to 2021, she served as a member of the Tuscaloosa City Council from the first district.^[2] Almond later worked as a dean of the University of Alabama School of Law. She was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2021, succeeding Bill Poole.^{[3] [4] [5]}

In 2023, Almond was the sole Republican "nay" for an anti-ESG bill that passed in a 74-27 vote.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cynthia Almond. 2022-01-13. Ballotpedia. en.
2. Web site: Cynthia Almond's Biography. live. 2022-01-13. Vote Smart. https://web.archive.org/web/20220113004837/https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/71615/cynthia-almond . 2022-01-13 .
3. Web site: Morton. Jason. Cynthia Almond announces bid to seek District 63 House seat held by Rep. Bill Poole. 2022-01-13. Tuscaloosa News. en-US.
4. Web site: Morton. Jason. Cynthia Almond becomes first woman in Legislature to represent Tuscaloosa. 2022-01-13. Tuscaloosa News. en-US.
5. Web site: 2021-10-21. Cynthia Almond sworn in to Alabama House of Representatives after being sole candidate for House 63 seat. 2022-01-13. CBS 42. en-US.
6. Web site: Alabama House passes anti-ESG legislation — No Democratic debate, one Republican 'no' vote; Heads to Ivey for signature. Monger. Craig. 1819 News. May 31, 2023. May 31, 2023.