Ben Robbins (politician)
Ben Robbins | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 33rd district | |
| Assumed office January 26, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Ronald Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Benjamin W. Robbins |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Melanie Robbins |
| Children | 1 |
Benjamin W. Robbins is an American politician from the state of Alabama. He currently serves as a Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 33, including parts of Coosa, Talladega, and Clay County.
Education
Robbins is a seventh-generation Alabama native and a grandson of former Childersburg Mayor Robert Limbaugh.[1] Robbins began his secondary education at Talladega High School in 1997, graduating in 2001.[2] Robbins earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Samford University in 2005, followed by a Master of Arts in Modern American History from Mississippi State University in 2009.[3] He then obtained a Juris Doctor degree from St. Thomas University Law School in 2012.[4]
Career
Robbins began his career in the political field by becoming a legislative correspondent for
Committee Positions
Robbins serves as a member of the Judiciary Committee and as a member of the Boards, Agencies, and Commissions Committee.[10]
Elections
Alabama House of Representatives District 33
2018 Republican Primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ronald Johnson | 3,256 | 51.7% | |
| Republican | Ben Robbins | 3,045 | 48.3% | |
| Total votes | 6,301 | 100.0% | ||
2021 Special Election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ben Robbins | 2,232 | 68.2% | |
| Democratic | Fred Crum | 1,037 | 31.7% | |
| Write-in | 4 | 0.1% | ||
| Total votes | 3,273 | 100.0% | ||
References
- ^ Law, Jeremy (2017-09-25). "Talladega attorney Ben Robbins announces plans to run for Alabama House seat". Sylacauga News. Retrieved 2021-04-04.
- ^ "Ben Robbins". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2021-04-04.
- ^ "Ben Robbins' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ "Ben Robbins - Alabama State Representative - District 33". Bama Politics. 2020-07-28. Retrieved 2021-04-04.
- ^ "Alabama State Rep. Ben Robbins - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2021-04-04.
- ^ "Republican Ben Robbins wins Alabama House District 33 special election". Yellowhammer News. 2021-01-20. Retrieved 2021-04-04.
- ^ "2018 Election Information | Alabama Secretary of State". www.sos.alabama.gov. Retrieved 2021-04-04.
- ^ "2021 Election Information | Alabama Secretary of State". www.sos.alabama.gov. Retrieved 2021-04-04.
- ^ "Alabama Legislature". www.legislature.state.al.us. Retrieved 2021-04-04.
- ^ "Alabama Legislature". www.legislature.state.al.us. Retrieved 2021-04-04.