| Shane Stringer serves as a Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 102, which encompasses portions of northern Mobile County and Baldwin County. Born in Citronelle, Alabama, Stringer has built his career on a foundation of law enforcement service and conservative political principles, becoming a prominent voice for Second Amendment rights and limited government in the Alabama Legislature.
Stringer graduated from Faulkner University in 1991 with a degree in Criminal Justice, providing him with the educational foundation for his extensive career in law enforcement. His professional journey in public safety began in 1991 and has spanned over three decades, establishing him as an experienced law enforcement professional before entering politics.
His law enforcement career commenced in 1991 following his graduation from Faulkner University. Stringer served as police chief in multiple Alabama communities, including positions as chief of police in both Citronelle and Satsuma. These leadership roles in law enforcement provided him with firsthand experience in public safety administration and community policing, which would later inform his legislative priorities.
After winning election to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2018, Stringer transitioned to working as a captain with the Mobile County Sheriff's Office. However, his tenure with the sheriff's office ended in May 2021 when Sheriff Sam Cochran terminated his employment due to Stringer's sponsorship of constitutional carry legislation. This dismissal occurred because of disagreements over Stringer's House Bill 618, which would eliminate the requirement for Alabama residents to obtain permits for concealed carry of firearms.
Following his departure from the Mobile County Sheriff's Office, Stringer was appointed as chief of police in Creola, Alabama, in July 2023. This appointment by Mayor Don Nelson placed Stringer in charge of the Creola Police Department, though the city falls outside his legislative district.
Stringer's entry into electoral politics came in 2018 when he successfully ran for the Alabama House of Representatives District 102 seat. His path to the general election involved a competitive Republican primary process, where he initially received 48.8% of the vote in the June 2018 primary, advancing to a July runoff against Willie Gray. In the runoff election, Stringer narrowly prevailed with 50.3% of the vote. He went on to win the general election in November 2018 with 98.2% of the vote, facing only write-in opposition. Stringer was re-elected without opposition in 2022, receiving 98.8% of the vote.
In the Alabama House of Representatives, Stringer serves on several committees that align with his law enforcement background and legislative priorities. His committee assignments have included the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, Mobile County Legislation Committee, Urban and Rural Development Committee, and Baldwin County Legislation Committee. These assignments position him to influence policy areas directly related to his professional experience and constituents' interests.
Stringer has been particularly active in advancing Second Amendment legislation during his tenure in the legislature. His most prominent legislative effort has been House Bill 272, later renumbered as House Bill 618, which seeks to implement constitutional carry in Alabama by eliminating the requirement for residents to obtain permits for concealed carry of handguns. This legislation would allow Alabamians to carry concealed weapons without first obtaining permission from their local sheriff's office, aligning with Stringer's belief that the Second Amendment should not require permit fees.
Beyond firearms legislation, Stringer has sponsored the Alabama Firearms Protection Act, House Bill 337, which would prohibit state and local government agencies from enforcing federal firearms laws or executive orders that regulate firearms ownership, use, or possession. This legislation reflects his stance against federal overreach and his commitment to protecting Alabama's gun rights from federal interference.
Stringer has also been involved in various other legislative initiatives, including measures related to law enforcement authority, emergency medical services for police dogs, agriculture, and disaster preparedness. His legislative record demonstrates a focus on supporting law enforcement, protecting constitutional rights, and addressing issues affecting his coastal Alabama district.
Throughout his legislative career, Stringer has maintained his commitment to conservative Republican principles. He describes himself as standing for Christian, conservative values and has consistently opposed what he views as government overreach, whether from federal or state authorities. His political philosophy emphasizes constitutional originalism, limited government, and individual liberty.
Stringer is married to Jaclyn Stringer, who works as an assistant principal at Saraland High School. The couple has six children together. The family attends McKenely Holiness Church, reflecting Stringer's Christian faith, which he cites as a guiding principle in his political career. His family life and religious beliefs inform his legislative approach, particularly on issues related to family values and religious liberty. |