Dick Brewbaker

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Dick Brewbaker (born January 28, 1961) is an American politician and businessman from Alabama. He is a Republican who served in the Alabama Legislature and later sought a seat in Congress.

Legislative career
- Brewbaker served in the Alabama State Senate for the 25th district from 2010 to 2018, a region that includes parts of Montgomery and Elmore Counties.
- Earlier, he was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives for the 75th district from 2003 to 2007.

Education and career before politics
- He attended Montgomery Academy and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Vanderbilt University.
- Brewbaker taught at several schools, including Montgomery Academy.
- He was the state director of SCORE 100, an education reform initiative, and was appointed by Governor Fob James as an education liaison to the Alabama House and the State Board of Education.

Business background
- He was the president and CEO of Brewbaker Motors, a family business started by his grandfather in 1941.
- The dealership was sold in 2023.

U.S. Congress run
- In November 2023, Brewbaker announced his candidacy for Alabama’s 2nd congressional district.
- He ran as a Republican in the March 5, 2024, primary, saying he would serve no more than ten years in Congress and positioning himself as a serious, governing-focused leader.
- A December 2023 poll showed him leading among Republican candidates, though many voters were undecided.
- In January 2024, he launched TV ads emphasizing liberty, security, and limited government.
- In the GOP primary, he led with about 39.6% of the vote but lost the runoff to Caroleene Dobson.

Personal life
- Brewbaker is married with five children and is an elder at a Presbyterian church.