Travis Hendrix

Travis Hendrix is an American politician and police officer. He is a Democratic member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 55.

A sergeant in the Birmingham police department, he won a special election to succeed Fred Plump Jr., who resigned after pleading guilty to federal corruption charges.

Born and raised in the Ensley neighborhood of Birmingham, Hendrix attended Ensley High School before completing his GED. He obtained a bachelor's degree from Miles College and a master's degree from Oakland City University. In June 2023, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey called a special election to fill the district 55 seat vacated by Plump. Hendrix was one of seven Democrats to qualify for the seat. No Republican or Independent candidates filed. Hendrix ran on addressing economic growth, education, and public safety. Hendrix was endorsed by multiple Democratic state lawmakers and officials, including house minority leader Anthony Daniels and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin.

Hendrix placed first in the Democratic Primary election on September 26, 2023, but the race went to a runoff election because no candidate received fifty percent or more of the vote. Hendrix won the runoff election on October 24, 2023, receiving over 65% of the vote. Hendrix was sworn in on December 12 in Fairfield, Alabama.

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