As candidates begin announcing their bids to seek open seats in the Alabama Legislature in the May 19, 2026 primary election, lifelong Walker County resident, educator, small business owner and conservative Republican, Mike Elliott, kicked off his campaign on Tuesday.
Elliott is running for Alabama House District 13, State Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) — soon-to-be State Sen. Matt Woods’ — seat in the Alabama House. The district encompasses much of north and east Walker County, including the City of Jasper.
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Elliott reports that he understands the burden that unnecessary taxes and government oversight can place on people’s lives and seeks to serve the people of Walker County to the best of his ability without any hidden agendas.
“In Montgomery, I’ll serve the people of Walker County faithfully, transparently, and honesty. I’m a man of integrity, and I have no agendas,” said Elliott. “My only objective is to ensure Walker County has a seat at the table and a formidable voice to build on the successes of folks like Greg Reed, Matt Woods, and Connie Rowe.”
“I’m a tried-and-true Walker Countian, and Walker County has much to be proud of, but we need jobs, lower taxes, and the best possible educational outcomes for our children and grandchildren. Most importantly, we need to maintain traditional family values,” Elliott said on Tuesday.
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Elliott intends to build on the ongoing workforce development progress that Jasper and Walker County are making, ensuring that House District 13 has ample high-paying job opportunities and is a place where folks want to raise their families and worship.
Elliott continued, “My entire life, I’ve been a public servant and want to carry that public service to Montgomery. We need true public servants in Montgomery who always represent the best interests of their district, and that’s exactly what I’m committed to doing.”
On top of a ready workforce and better job opportunities, Elliott understands the importance of traditional family values inside and outside the classroom, allowing parents to have input in their children’s curriculum, while also creating better funding opportunities for our public schools and lending key support to our public-school teachers.
He lives in Walker County with his wife of 41 years, Brenda. He has one son and two grandsons who both enjoy time outdoors and farming.
Elliott says he values a relationship with God and ensured his family was raised in church. He still proudly serves as Sunday school director at Saragossa First Baptist Church, a position he has held since 1974.
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After deciding to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming an educator, Mike devoted himself entirely to his education. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Social Science, Secondary Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Elliott taught at Walker High School for the Jasper City Board of Education from 2002 to 2005, Lynn High School for the Winston County Board of Education from 2005 to 2006, and Curry High School from 2006 to 2022 for the Walker County Board of Education. Mike still serves the Walker County Board of Education as a teacher at the 180 Program.
During his public service as an educator, Mike has coached several sports.
He coached Girls’ Varsity Basketball and Softball at Walker High School from 2004 to 2005, Boys’ Varsity Basketball at Lynn High School in 2006, Girls’ Varsity Softball at Curry High School in 2009, Girls’ Varsity Basketball at Curry High School from 2018 to 2022, and Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Golf at Curry High School since 2012.
Elliott currently owns a lawn care service that works with the Alabama Power Company.
Grayson Everett is the editor in chief of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270.
