Wayne Rogers (D)
Wayne Rogers, born and raised in Thomasville, Alabama, has built a distinguished career in law and public service. The first in his family to attend college, he earned magna cum laude degrees in Music and Law from Samford University and served as an Assistant United States Attorney before spending over two decades in private practice across Alabama.
Since retiring from private practice, he has been a leader in both local and national politics, serving as Chair of the Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee and driving initiatives that strengthened public safety and mental health support. Married to Lauri Sitton Rogers for over 38 years, he enjoys family life with their three grown children and three grandchildren, along with hobbies like fantasy sports, karaoke, dining, and river cruises.
Caroleene Dobson (R)
Caroleene Dobson, a Republican from Alabama, supports efforts that undermine voting rights and democratic representation. She backed the creation of a Florida-style “election integrity” unit and opposed federal court orders to redraw Alabama’s congressional maps to fairly represent Black voters, saying “the other team [had] a home field advantage.” Her platform promotes restrictive voting laws and partisan control of elections, threatening free and fair access to the ballot.