Neil Rafferty

American politician

Neil Rafferty

Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
from the 54th district

Incumbent

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.
Education| University of Alabama at Birmingham
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

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. Rafferty is a member of the Democratic Party.[1]

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]

In the legislature, Rafferty serves as the House Democratic Whip and chairs the Democratic House Caucus Platform Committee. He is a member of several committees, including Health; Economic Development and Tourism; Transportation, Utilities, and Infrastructure; and Jefferson County Legislation. He has also been appointed to the Alabama Challenge Veterans Suicide Task Force, the Opioid Overdose, Addiction, and Treatment Council, and the 988 Implementation Study Group.

Rafferty has been an outspoken advocate for women's health, minority health, LGBTQ and racial equity, veterans' issues, and Medicaid expansion. He has sponsored and passed pro-growth economic legislation, including tax incentives to address Alabama's shortage of medical professionals, especially in rural areas.

In 2024, Rafferty was honored with the Council of State Governments' 20 Under 40 Leadership Award, recognizing his commitment to public service and innovative solutions.

Among his legislative efforts, Rafferty sponsored HB 152, a bill that exempts baby formula, maternity clothing, and menstrual hygiene products from state sales tax. The Alabama House of Representatives unanimously passed the bill in March 2025.

Rafferty also introduced HB 291 in 2025, aiming to repeal the 2016 Alabama Uniform Minimum Wage and Right-to-Work Act, which prevents local governments from setting minimum wages higher than the federal minimum wage.

He resides in the Crestwood North neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama, with his husband of 20 years, Michael Rudulph, a fellow former United States Marine, along with their dog and cat.

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## References

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1. ^ a b "Alabama Legislature has big turnover with 39 new faces". The Birmingham News, November 12, 2018.
2. ^ "Hunky gay U.S. marine from Alabama wins election with 90%–yes, 90%!–of the vote". Queerty, November 7, 2018.
3. ^ "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.
4. ^ "Neil Rafferty". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved March 6, 2019.

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Speaker of the House
Nathaniel Ledbetter (R)
Speaker pro tempore
Chris Pringle (R)
Majority Leader
Scott Stadthagen (R)
Minority Leader
Anthony Daniels (D)

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9. ▌Scott Stadthagen (R)
10. ▌Marilyn Lands (D)
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13. ▌Matt Woods (R)
14. ▌Tim Wadsworth (R)
15. ▌Leigh Hulsey (R)
16. ▌Bryan Brinyark (R)
17. ▌Tracy Estes (R)
18. ▌Jamie Kiel (R)
19. ▌Laura Hall (D)
20. ▌James Lomax (R)
21. ▌Rex Reynolds (R)
22. ▌Ritchie Whorton (R)
23. ▌Mike Kirkland (R)
24. ▌Nathaniel Ledbetter (R)
25. ▌Phillip Rigsby (R)
26. ▌Brock Colvin (R)
27. ▌Jeana Ross (R)
28. ▌Mack Butler (R)
29. ▌Mark Gidley (R)
30. ▌Craig Lipscomb (R)
31. ▌Troy Stubbs (R)
32. ▌Barbara Boyd (D)
33. ▌Ben Robbins (R)
34. ▌David Standridge (R)
35. ▌Steve Hurst (R)
36. ▌Randy Wood (R)
37. ▌Bob Fincher (R)
38. ▌Debbie Wood (R)
39. ▌Ginny Shaver (R)
40. ▌Chad Robertson (R)
41. ▌Corley Ellis (R)
42. ▌Van Smith (R)
43. ▌Arnold Mooney (R)
44. ▌Danny Garrett (R)
45. ▌Susan DuBose (R)
46. ▌David Faulkner (R)
47. ▌Mike Shaw (R)
48. ▌Jim Carns (R)
49. ▌Russell Bedsole (R)
50. ▌Jim Hill (R)
51. ▌Allen Treadaway (R)
52. ▌Kelvin Datcher (D)
53. ▌Anthony Daniels (D)
54. ▌Neil Rafferty (D)
55. ▌Travis Hendrix (D)
56. ▌Ontario Tillman (D)
57. ▌Patrick Sellers (D)
58. ▌Rolanda Hollis (D)
59. ▌Mary Moore (D)
60. ▌Juandalynn Givan (D)
61. ▌Ron Bolton (R)
62. ▌Bill Lamb (R)
63. ▌Cynthia Almond (R)
64. ▌Donna Givens (R)
65. ▌Brett Easterbrook (R)
66. ▌Alan Baker (R)
67. ▌Prince Chestnut (D)
68. ▌Thomas Jackson (D)
69. ▌Kelvin Lawrence (D)
70. ▌Christopher J. England (D)
71. ▌Artis J. McCampbell (D)
72. ▌Curtis Travis (D)
73. ▌Kenneth Paschal (R)
74. ▌Phillip Ensler (D)
75. ▌Reed Ingram (R)
76. ▌Patrice McClammy (D)
77. ▌Tashina Morris (D)
78. ▌Kenyatté Hassell (D)
79. ▌Joe Lovvorn (R)
80. ▌Chris Blackshear (R)
81. ▌Ed Oliver (R)
82. ▌Pebblin Warren (D)
83. ▌Jeremy Gray (D)
84. ▌Berry Forte (D)
85. ▌Rick Rehm (R)
86. ▌Paul Lee (R)
87. ▌Jeff Sorrells (R)
88. ▌Jerry Starnes (R)
89. ▌Marcus Paramore (R)
90. ▌Chris Sells (R)
91. ▌Rhett Marques (R)
92. ▌Matthew Hammett (R)
93. ▌Steve Clouse (R)
94. ▌Jennifer Fidler (R)
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96. ▌Matt Simpson (R)
97. ▌Adline Clarke (D)
98. ▌Napoleon Bracy Jr. (D)
99. ▌Sam Jones (D)
100. ▌Mark Shirey (R)
101. ▌Chris Pringle (R)
102. ▌Shane Stringer (R)
103. ▌Barbara Drummond (D)
104. ▌Margie Wilcox (R)
105. ▌Chip Brown (R)

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