Neil Rafferty
Neil Rafferty is an American politician and current member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 54.[1] Winning his seat in the 2018 elections, Rafferty assumed office on November 7, 2018. He was re-elected to his position in 2022. Representative Rafferty is a member of the Democratic Party.[1]
Neil Rafferty | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 54th district | |
| Assumed office November 7, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Patricia Todd |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Michael Rudulph |
| Residence(s) | Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Alabama at Birmingham (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corp |
| Rank |  Corporal |
| Unit | United States Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | Global War on Terrorism |
Rafferty is a former member of the United States Marine Corps and veteran of the Global War on Terrorism. Prior to his election to the Alabama House of Representatives, he worked as director of research and development for Birmingham AIDS Outreach.[2] He resides in Birmingham, Alabama with his husband and former United States Marine, Michael Rudulph.[3]
Election
References
- "Alabama Legislature has big turnover with 39 new faces". The Birmingham News, November 12, 2018.
- "Hunky gay U.S. marine from Alabama wins election with 90%–yes, 90%!–of the vote". Queerty, November 7, 2018.
- "Two Marines In Love: “You Were Willing To Go To War And Possibly Die To Be Sure That I’m Okay”". NewNowNext, January 27, 2017.
- "Neil Rafferty". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
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