Mark Gidley is an American politician who has served as a Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives since November 8, 2022. He represents Alabama's 29th House district.

Mark Gidley
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
from the 29th district
Assumed office
November 9, 2022
Preceded byBecky Nordgren
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKathy Gidley née Chapman
Children2
ResidenceGlencoe, Alabama[1]
EducationMaster's degree in Theology[2]
Alma materPentecostal Theological Seminary
ProfessionPastor

Electoral history

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Gidley was elected on November 8, 2022, in the 2022 Alabama House of Representatives election against Libertarian opponent Clifford Valentin. He assumed office the next day on November 9, 2022.[citation needed]

Biography

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Gidley graduated from Hokes Bluff High School.[3] He married Kathy Gidley née Chapman, and they have two daughters and four grandchildren.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Willis, Alexander (2023-03-05). "New member profile: Rep. Mark Gidley". Alabama Daily News. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
  2. ^ Holmes, Jacob (2022-11-25). "Gidley extends ministry as District 29 representative". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
  3. ^ "Mark Gidley". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
  4. ^ Moseley, Brandon (2020-07-15). "Mark Gidley announces run for Rep. Becky Nordgren's House seat". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
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Alabama House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
2022–present
Succeeded by
incumbent