Will Barfoot Explained

Will Barfoot
State Senate:Alabama
Term Start:November 7, 2018[1]
Alma Mater:Auburn University (BA)
Jones School of Law (JD)
Occupation:Attorney
Spouse:Kathy[2]
Children:5

Will Barfoot (born Charles Williamson Barfoot)[3] is an American politician. He is a Republican who represents the 25th district in the Alabama State Senate.

Biography

Barfoot holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Auburn University, and a Juris Doctor from Jones School of Law.[4] He works as an attorney and was co-founder of Barfoot & Schoettker, a personal injury law firm in Montgomery, Alabama.[5]

Political career

Barfoot served as a temporary probate judge in Montgomery County, Alabama in 2005.[6]

In 2006, Barfoot challenged incumbent Larry Dixon in the Republican primary for nomination for the District 25 seat in the Alabama State Senate. He lost, with 32.60% of the vote to Dixon's 58.43%.[7]

Barfoot was elected to serve as a delegate for Mike Huckabee at the 2008 Republican National Convention.

In 2018, Barfoot ran again for the District 25 seat, this time to replace Dick Brewbaker, who had decided not to seek re-election. He defeated Ronda Walker in the Republican primary with 64.0% of the vote, and defeated David Sadler in the general election with 61.3% of the vote.

Barfoot sits on the following Senate committees:

Electoral record

2018

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Senator Barfoot, Will . legislature.state.al.us . 18 April 2020.
  2. News: Moseley . Brandon . Will Barfoot running for State Senate . 18 April 2020 . Alabama Political Reporter . 27 June 2017.
  3. Web site: Alabama State Bar Mr. Charles Williamson Barfoot . members.alabar.org . . 12 April 2024.
  4. Web site: Will Barfoot . Ballotpedia . 18 April 2020.
  5. Web site: Barfoot & Schoettker . 19 April 2020.
  6. News: Yawn . Andrew J. . Local attorney Will Barfoot secures District 25 Senate seat . 18 April 2020 . Montgomery Advertiser . 6 November 2018.
  7. Web site: June 6, 2006 Republican Primary Election Results . sos.alabama.gov . 18 April 2020.