Rep. Debbie Wood to Resign Alabama House Seat at End of July

Alabama Rep. Debbie Wood will step down from her House seat at the end of July, citing her husband’s new job in the Florida panhandle and the state’s residency requirements. First elected in 2018, Wood leaves behind a legacy of family-focused legislation, including her advocacy for paid parental leave for teachers and state employees. Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter praised her leadership, saying she will be missed. Two Republican candidates, Kristin Nelson and Micah Messer, are already in the running for the seat, with a special election to be announced by Gov. Kay Ivey.