David Sessions

David Sessions REPRepublican

State Senator, District 35

Profile Photo
David SessionsREPRepublican State Senator, District 35
13
Years of Experience
ALResidence (state)

David R. Sessions is a Republican Party member of the Alabama Senate from the 35th district. He was previously a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from House District 105, which encompasses the southern portion of Mobile County, Alabama. Sessions was elected to office on May 10, 2011, in a special election held to fill the legislative seat left vacant by the appointment of Spencer Collier to the Alabama Department of Homeland Security. In 2012, Sessions was appointed to the House Committee on Boards, Agencies, and Commissions, the Committee on Education Policy, and the Committee on County and Municipal Government. For the 2014 legislative session he was named to the House Agriculture and Forestry Committee and in 2015 became chairman of the committee. Sessions is a lifelong resident of Grand Bay, Alabama, where he operates a farming business with his brother. He is married to the former Lisa M. Driskell.

Voterly's Issue Scores  (1 - 3 of 3)

Below lists the position this politician has taken on a political issue. The star rating represents the politician's prioritization and action on the issue based on data collected by relevant interest groups. Select an issue to view a more in-depth explanation of each rating.

Special Interest Group Ratings

Interest Groups That SUPPORT
Rating
Interest Groups That OPPOSE
Rating
Average Score

Disclaimer: A special interest group's positions on issues are gathered from various reputable sources including the organization's website, social media accounts, press releases, and other public communications. Special interest group politician ratings are provided by VoteSmart.org. Positions and ratings are subject to change and we may experience delays, interruptions, or errors, as a result. If you believe this information is inaccurate, please submit a problem report. Submit Report.

0 / 3
Education3 - 3 of 1
Mobile County High School
Graduated
1978
Past Positions1 - 4 of 4
Senator
Alabama State Senate
2018 - Current
Representatives
Alabama State House of Representatives
2011 - 2018
Farmer
Sessions Farms
President
Grand Bay Water Works and Producers Gin Company, Limited Liability Company
Other Experience1 - 8 of 8
Former President
Alabama Pecan Growers Association
Member
First Baptist Church of Grand Bay
Supervisor
Board of Mobile County Soil and Water Conservation District
Former Chair
Agriculture and Forestry Committee, Alabama State House of Representatives
Former Chair
Mobile County Legislation Committee, Alabama State House of Representatives
Former Member
Permanent Joint Legislative Committee on Energy Policy, Alabama State House of Representatives
Former Member
Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee, Alabama State House of Representatives
Former Member
Local Legislation Mobile County Committee, Alabama State Senate
People Also Viewed1 - 0 of 0
More About Alabama5 - 5 of 3
Alabama Overview
Learn more about Alabama's political landscape
Alabama Voting Info
Everything you need to know for upcoming elections.
United States Overview
Learn more about the US political landscape.
Additional Tools4 - 4 of 2
Find My Representatives
Submit your address and discover who represents you
Registration Status & Monitor
Check if you're registered to vote. Get notified if anything changes.