Kenneth Paschal
2021 - Present
2026
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Kenneth Paschal (Republican Party) is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 73. He assumed office on July 14, 2021. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Paschal (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Alabama House of Representatives to represent District 73. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Kenneth Paschal lives in Pelham, Alabama.[1] Paschal served in the U.S. Army for 21 years and reached the rank of first sergeant. His career experience includes working as the governmental affairs director of the Alabama Family Rights Association, as the state director of child abuse awareness of Bubbles of Love, and founding Bridge the Gap. Paschal has served with the Shelby County Chambers Governmental Affairs Group, the Exchange Club of Shelby County Board of Directors, and as a post commander with the American Legion.[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Paschal was assigned to the following committees:
- Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee
- House Education Policy Committee
- Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Shelby County Legislation Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 73
Incumbent Kenneth Paschal won election in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 73 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kenneth Paschal (R) | 96.8 | 10,404 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.2 | 348 | ||
| Total votes: 10,752 | ||||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kenneth Paschal advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 73.
Campaign finance summary
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Campaign themes
2022
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2021
See also: Alabama state legislative special elections, 2021
General election
Special general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 73
Kenneth Paschal defeated Sheridan Black in the special general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 73 on July 13, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kenneth Paschal (R) | 74.7 | 2,743 | |
| Sheridan Black (D) | 25.1 | 920 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 9 | ||
| Total votes: 3,672 | ||||
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Republican primary runoff election
Special Republican primary runoff for Alabama House of Representatives District 73
Kenneth Paschal defeated Leigh Hulsey in the special Republican primary runoff for Alabama House of Representatives District 73 on April 27, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kenneth Paschal | 51.1 | 1,477 | |
| Leigh Hulsey | 48.9 | 1,414 | ||
| Total votes: 2,891 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Sheridan Black advanced from the special Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 73.
Republican primary election
Special Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 73
Leigh Hulsey and Kenneth Paschal advanced to a runoff. They defeated George Henry, Kerri Pate, and Joseph Daley in the special Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 73 on March 30, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Leigh Hulsey | 30.8 | 924 | |
| ✔ | Kenneth Paschal | 27.1 | 814 | |
| George Henry | 19.6 | 590 | ||
| Kerri Pate | 19.4 | 583 | ||
| Joseph Daley | 3.1 | 93 | ||
| Total votes: 3,004 | ||||
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2024
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In 2024, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 6 to May 9.
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2023
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In 2023, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from March 7 to June 6.
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2022
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In 2022, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from January 11 to April 7.
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2021
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In 2021, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from February 2 to May 17.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Alabama House of Representatives District 73 |
Officeholder Alabama House of Representatives District 73 |
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Footnotes
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Alabama House of Representatives District 73 2021-Present |
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