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Alabama

State government overview

The governor of Alabama is Kay Ivey (Republican), in office since April 2017. In Congress, Alabama is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 7 representatives. The Alabama Legislature has a 35-seat Senate and a 105-seat House of Representatives. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.

Governor of Alabama

Kay Ivey

Republican · In office since April 2017

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Source: National Governors Association

Alabama in Congress

7 Republicans, 2 Democrats

U.S. Senate

U.S. House

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Alabama Legislature

Senate · 35 seats
27 Republican, 8 Democratic
House of Representatives · 105 seats
76 Republican, 29 Democratic
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5,086,768
Population
$63,999
Median income
4.7%
Unemployment
39.3
Median age

Education

High school or higher88.6%
Bachelor's or higher28.4%
Graduate or professional11.1%

Housing

Median home value$209,900
Median rent$1,007
Homeownership rate70.2%
15.6%
Poverty rate
$36,087
Per capita income
58.3%
Labor participation

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)

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