Dexter Grimsley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 85th district | |
| In office November 3, 2010 – November 10, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Locy Baker |
| Succeeded by | Rick Rehm |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 11, 1970 Abbeville, Alabama |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Northwestern State University |
Dexter Grimsley (born November 11, 1970) is an American politician who served as a Democrat in the Alabama House of Representatives from the 85th district from 2010 to 2022, representing Henry and Houston counties. [1] [2]
Grimsley worked as a state probation officer for 19 years, but after being re-elected to a second four-year term as state representative, was told he could not hold two state positions. He has said that he needed to have a second job to support his family financially and was only five years from retirement. [2]
Grimsley served three terms in the state legislature. He was unseated in 2022 when he was defeated in his bid for re-election by Republican candidate Rick Rehm. [3] currently coach at Alma mater Abbeville high school
References
- ^ "Dexter Grimsley". Legislature.state.al.us. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
- ^ a b "Dexter Grimsley wins election but loses job". dothaneagle.com. November 6, 2014. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
- ^ Dixon, Aaron (November 9, 2022). "The new representative for District 85 is ready to get to work". WDHN. Retrieved November 12, 2022.