Bobby Singleton (politician)

Bobby Singleton
Chair of the Alabama Democratic Party
Incumbent
Assumed office
August 8, 2026
Preceded byRandy Kelley
Minority Leader of the Alabama Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 8, 2019
Preceded byBilly Beasley
Member of the Alabama Senate
from the 24th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 26, 2005
Preceded byCharles Steele
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
from the 72nd district
In office
November 6, 2002 – January 26, 2005
Preceded byAndrew Hayden
Succeeded byRalph Howard
Personal details
Born (1962-03-25) March 25, 1962
Greensboro, Alabama
PartyDemocratic
EducationAlabama State University (BS)
Miles Law School (JD)
WebsiteOfficial website

Bobby D. Singleton (born March 25, 1962)[1] is an American politician who is currently a Democratic member of the Alabama Senate, representing the 24th District since a special election in January 2005. Previously he was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 2002 through 2005. He's served as chair of the Alabama Democratic Party since August 2026.

Biography

Born in Greensboro, Alabama, Singleton received a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice from Alabama State University[2] and a J.D. from Miles Law School. He is a member of the Greenleaf Missionary Baptist Church in Greensboro.[3] Singleton is the former chairman of the Alabama Legislative Black Caucus[4] as well as Minority Whip of the Democratic caucus.[5]

On August 8, 2026, Singleton was elected chair of the Alabama Democratic Party, beating out Randy Kelley, who was running for re-election, by a vote of 165-62.[6] Singleton was nominated for the position by House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels. As chair, Singleton announced a 90-day plan built around three phases — "listen, build, and mobilize" — that includes visiting all 67 Alabama counties before the November 3, 2026, general election, holding fundraising events, and expanding support for county party chairs.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Stevenson, Tommy. "STATE SENATE | DISTRICT 24: Singleton pushes education, economic development". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  2. ↑ "Senator Bobby Singleton". Higher Ed Partners. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  3. ↑ "Bobby Singleton: Biography". Alabama State Senate. Archived from the original on May 16, 2011. Retrieved April 15, 2011.
  4. ↑ "Rep. Napoleon Bracy Elected Chairman of Alabama Legislative Black Caucus". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  5. ↑ "Statehouse Leaders". National Black Caucus of State Legislators. Archived from the original on 9 April 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  6. ↑ Smith, Ruth (2026-08-08). "Alabama Democrats elect new party chair: 'Build our party from the ground up'". AL.com. Retrieved 2026-08-08.
  7. ↑ Barrett, Anna (August 8, 2026). "'I hear you, I see you:' Alabama Democrats elect Bobby Singleton as chair". Alabama Reflector. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
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