Garlan Gudger | |
|---|---|
| President pro tempore of the Alabama Senate | |
| Assumed office February 4, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Greg Reed |
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 4th district | |
| Assumed office November 7,2018 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Bussman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 12,1975 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Heather |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Samford University Auburn University (BS) |
Garlan Gudger Jr. (born April 12,1975) [1] is an American politician. A Republican,he is a member of the Alabama State Senate,representing the 4th district since November 7,2018. [2] He is the second-generation owner of the antiques store Southern Accents Architectural Antiques. [3] He is a major supporter of the Alabama abortion ban,which aims to criminalize abortion in the state of Alabama. [4] [5] He is also a member of the Small Business Commission. [6] On December 3,2024,the Alabama Republican Senate Caucus selected Senator Garlan Gudger as their nominee for Senate President Pro Tempore. The election was held following the retirement of Senator Greg Reed. [7]