Alabama's 5th Senate district

Alabama's 5th Senate district is one of 35 districts in the Alabama Senate. The district has been represented by Matt Woods since a special election in 2025.

The district covers the entirety of Fayette, Lamar, and Walker counties, as well as portions of Jefferson and Tuscaloosa counties.

Geography

Election history

2025 (special)

2022

2018

2014

2010

2006

2002

1998

1994

1990

1986

1983

1982

District officeholders

Senators take office at midnight on the day of their election.

• Matt Woods (2025–present)
• Greg Reed (2010–2025)
• Charles Bishop (2006–2010)
• Curt Lee (1998–2006)
• Charles Davidson (1994–1998)
• Robert T. Wilson Jr. (1990–1994)
• Charles Bishop (1982–1990)
• Bob Hall (1978–1982)
• Robert T. Wilson (1974–1978)
• Joe Fine (1970–1974)
• W. Emmett Oden (1966–1970)
• Clayton Carter (1962–1966)
• D. Donald Word (1958–1962)
• Smith C. Dyar (1954–1958)

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