David Faulkner
David Faulkner (Republican Party) is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 46. He assumed office on November 5, 2014. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Faulkner (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Alabama House of Representatives to represent District 46. The Republican primary for this office on May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Biography
Faulkner's professional experience includes working as a civil litigation attorney.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Faulkner was assigned to the following committees:
- Insurance Committee
- Jefferson County Legislation Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
- House Rules Committee, Vice Chair
- Ways and Means Education Committee
2023-2024
Faulkner was assigned to the following committees:
- Insurance Committee
- Jefferson County Legislation Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
- House Rules Committee
- Ways and Means Education Committee
2021-2022
Faulkner was assigned to the following committees:
- House Rules Committee
- Ways and Means Education Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Jefferson County Legislation Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
2019-2020
Faulkner was assigned to the following committees:
- Insurance Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
- Jefferson County Legislation Committee
- House Rules Committee
- Ways and Means Education Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Faulkner served on the following committees:
| Alabama committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Financial Services |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
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General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 46
Incumbent David Faulkner (R) is running in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 46 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent David Faulkner (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 46 without appearing on the ballot.
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 46
Incumbent David Faulkner won election in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 46 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Faulkner (R) | 96.8 | 12,656 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.2 | 418 | ||
| Total votes: 13,074 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent David Faulkner advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 46.
2018
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 46
Incumbent David Faulkner defeated Felicia Stewart in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 46 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Faulkner (R) | 61.2 | 13,341 |
 | Felicia Stewart (D) | 38.8 | 8,445 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 4 | ||
| Total votes: 21,790 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 46
Felicia Stewart advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 46 on June 5, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 46
Incumbent David Faulkner advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 46 on June 5, 2018.
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2014
Elections for the Alabama House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014; a runoff election took place where necessary on July 15, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 7, 2014. Pamela Blackmore-Jenkins, Steve French, Justin Barkley, and David Faulkner faced off in the Republican primary. Because no candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote, the top two vote-getters - French and Faulkner - were scheduled to meet in a runoff election. French withdrew from the runoff race on June 12, 2014, leaving Faulkner unopposed.[2] Faulkner was unchallenged in the general election.[3][4][5][6]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 David Faulkner |
45.4% | 3,602 |
| Steve French |
26.3% | 2,086 |
| Justin Barkley | 23.4% | 1,858 |
| Pamela Blackmore-Jenkins | 4.9% | 389 |
| Total Votes | 7,935 | |
Endorsements
In 2014, Faulkner's endorsements included the following:[7]
- Alabama Farmers’ Federation
- Alabama Trucking Association
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2014
Hoover Sun highlighted Faulkner's campaign themes:
- Biggest issue facing the state
- "While I believe Gov. [Robert] Bentley has done a good job in turning Alabama’s economy in the right direction, we must get it running on all cylinders again. Because Jefferson County is the economic center of Alabama, when the state’s economy performs well, we do well, and when the state’s economy performs poorly, it affects us directly. I believe that targeted tax incentives, an emphasis on education and workforce development, and creating an overall pro-business atmosphere are the cure to the economic ills we face."
- Biggest issue facing Hoover
- "We have great schools within this district, and we must ensure their continued success. Everyone who lives in Birmingham is affected at some point by massive traffic congestion, so we must address the transportation problems that exist throughout House District 46 and Jefferson County. We must demand that the people who are elected or appointed to represent us in government are ethical and are serving for the right reasons. We can start with Water Works Board reform legislation being passed."
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2025.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2024.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to small business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2023.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2022.
- Alabama Policy Institute — Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's policy platform.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to small business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2021.
- Alabama Policy Institute — Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's policy platform.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2020.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2019.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2018.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to small business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2017.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2016.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Alabama State Legislature in 2015.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Alabama House of Representatives District 46 |
Officeholder Alabama House of Representatives District 46 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "David Faulkner," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ The Homewood Star, "French withdraws from District 46 run-off," June 12, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Democrats, "Qualified candidates for public office list," accessed February 27, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Republican Party, "State Senate," accessed February 27, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official Democratic Primary Results," accessed June 20, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official Republican Primary Results," accessed June 20, 2014
- ↑ Elect David Faulkner, "What's new," accessed May 13, 2014
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Alabama House of Representatives District 46 2014-Present |
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