2026 Alabama General Election

Jim Toomey is from Mobile, Alabama. He has an associate's degree in information technology from Southwest State Technical Institute and a bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of South Alabama. He and his wife, Brenda, have three children and nine grandchildren. He is a member of the Lion's Club service organization and is active in his church.

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Jim Toomey is from Mobile, Alabama. He has an associate's degree in information technology from Southwest State Technical Institute and a bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of South Alabama. He and his wife, Brenda, have three children and nine grandchildren. 

Jim is retired. He previously worked as a vice president and chief information officer at Loyal American Life Insurance Company and Protective Life Insurance Company. He also served as vice president and chief information officer at Protective Life Insurance Company, and vice president and chief operating officer at Dauphin Data Corp. Earlier in his career, he worked as a director of IT applications at Mutual of Omaha. Jim's first job was as a paperboy.

Jim Toomey - Ballotpedia

Jim previously ran for Alabama House of Representatives District 47 in 2018 and 2022 but did not win. 

2 Democrats vie for House 47 seat - HooverSun.com

Supports expanding Medicaid and establishing a state lottery.

- Supports expanding Medicaid and establishing a state lottery.

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As of July 28, 2026, Jim Toomey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Supports expanding Medicaid to cover more low-income residents, improve economic development, and prevent rural hospital closures.

- Supports expanding Medicaid to cover more low-income residents, improve economic development, and prevent rural hospital closures.

Healthcare

Strong supporter of "public school education (Pre-K to at least 2 years of post-secondary studies) and the obligations that come with it."

- Strong supporter of "public school education (Pre-K to at least 2 years of post-secondary studies) and the obligations that come with it."

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Mike Shaw is from Vestavia Hills, Alabama. He has lived in Hoover, Alabama. 

Hoover City Councilman Mike Shaw chosen as Republican ...

Mike Shaw is from Vestavia Hills, Alabama. 

Mike is currently a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 47. He was elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term. He previously served on the Hoover City Council.

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Alabama House of Representatives District 47 - Ballotpedia

Mike is currently a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 47. He was elected in 2022 and is currently serving his 1st term. He previously served on the Hoover City Council.

Said, "Shaw has been a strong advocate for cutting taxes, including Alabama’s historic reduction of the state sales tax on groceries. “Families deserve relief and a government that respects their hard work,” Shaw said. “I’ll keep pushing to finish the job on the grocery tax and give local communities the flexibility to lower their own burdens."

Said, “I’ll keep pushing to finish the job on the grocery tax and give local communities the flexibility to lower their own burdens."

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Expresses concern about the impact of medical marijuana dispensaries in urban areas and wants to monitor legislation related to their legalization.

Expresses concern about the impact of medical marijuana dispensaries in urban areas and wants to monitor legislation related to their legalization.

- Said, “I’ll keep pushing to finish the job on the grocery tax and give local communities the flexibility to lower their own burdens."
- Expresses concern about the impact of medical marijuana dispensaries in urban areas and wants to monitor legislation related to their legalization.

Sponsored the False Reporting Law, making it a Class C felony to knowingly make false reports alleging imminent danger and requiring restitution to law enforcement.

- Sponsored the False Reporting Law, making it a Class C felony to knowingly make false reports alleging imminent danger and requiring restitution to law enforcement.

As of July 28, 2026, Mike Shaw’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports innovative solutions for failing school systems, including charter schools and school choice options.

- Supports innovative solutions for failing school systems, including charter schools and school choice options.

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- A state representative is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the state legislature, which consists of 105 members.
- State representatives introduce, debate, and vote on bills that can become state law, shaping policies across areas such as education, healthcare, public safety, and the economy.
- In Alabama, state representatives are elected by district in partisan elections to four-year terms. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of Alabama for at least three years and of the district for at least one year.
- State representatives receive an annual salary set by state law, approximately $53,913 per year.

A state lawmaker in the Alabama House of Representatives.

Alabama State Representative, District 47

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