Christopher J. England
Christopher J. England | |
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| Chair of the Alabama Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office November 2, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Nancy Worley |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 70th district | |
| Assumed office November 8, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Bryant Melton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christopher John England August 19, 1976 Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Howard University (BA) University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa (JD) |
Christopher John England (born August 19, 1976) is an American politician and the current chair of the Alabama Democratic Party. England is the first black chairman of either major political party in the history of the state of Alabama.[1]
Early life and education
England was born on August 19, 1976. His father, John H. England Jr., is a judge of the 6th Circuit Court in Alabama, former Tuscaloosa City Council member, and served as a justice on the Alabama Supreme Court from 1999–2000. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Howard University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama. He is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and has served on the Board of Directors of the Police Athletic League and PRIDE.[2]
Career
England is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 70th District, holding his seat unopposed since 2006. He is a member of the Democratic Party (United States).[3] England is the Minority Whip of the House of Representatives and a member of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators.[4] In December 2018, England was elected caucus chair of the House Democratic Caucus.[5] England also serves as Associate City Attorney in the City of Tuscaloosa, handling Claims, Franchise Agreements, and Tax Issues.[6]
References
- ^ Moseley, Brandon (4 November 2019). "England elected first Black Chairman in Alabama Democratic Party history". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ^ "Chris England's Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
- ^ "Christopher J. England". Retrieved July 2, 2015.
- ^ "Statehouse Leaders". NBCSL.org. Archived from the original on 9 July 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ Staff Report (11 January 2019). "State Rep. Chris England earns Tuscaloosa appointments". Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ^ "City of Tuscaloosa". Retrieved 21 December 2020.
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