Craig Ford

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Craig Ford
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
from the 28th district
Assumed office
January 2001
Preceded by Joe Ford
Personal details
Born (1968-05-21) May 21, 1968 (age 55)
Gadsden, Alabama, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Gwen Ford
Alma mater Auburn University
Religion Methodism
Website Campaign website

Craig Ford (born May 21, 1968) is a Democratic member of the Alabama House of Representatives, currently serving as the Democratic minority leader.

Personal life and education

Ford graduated from Auburn University in 1991, with a degree in marketing. His wife, Gwen Glover, teaches at Gadsden State Community College. Ford's father, Joe Ford, served in the Alabama House for 26 years.[1]

Career

Ford was elected to the Alabama House in 2000, succeeding his father. In 2010, Ford was elected House Minority Leader. Ford serves on the Rules Committee, Ways and Means Education Committee, and the Commerce and Small Business Committee.[1] Ford considered running for governor in 2014.[2] Ford describes himself as a conservative Democrat, and believes that Democrats can still win in Alabama.[3]

Ford has proposed repealing the Alabama Accountability Act, proposing instead to spend more money on the Alabama Math Science and Technology Initiative.[4] Ford has led an effort to introduce a state lottery, with the revenue going to education spending.[5] Ford criticized Alabama Governor Robert Bentley for Bentley's decision to not expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act.[6]

Ford co-owns Hodges-Ford Insurance, as well as The Messenger, a weekly newspaper. Ford served as a captain in the United States Army Reserve.[1]

References

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