Following the departure of State Rep. Randall Shedd (R-Fairview) from the Alabama House — for the first time since 2022, the role of House Majority Whip, became open — and on Monday, Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen named 29-year-old freshman State Rep. Brock Colvin to take on the job.
Majority Whip is the third highest position in the caucus.
“The majority whip is usually a veteran lawmaker with years of service, but as a freshman, Rep. Colvin has quickly earned the trust and respect of his fellow Republican Caucus members,” Leader Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) said. “I have every confidence that he will serve our Caucus well in coordinating votes and helping manage the action on the House floor.”
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According to a release from the Alabama House Republican Caucus, Colvin (R-Albertville) said he looks forward to filling his new position and pledged to work hard in helping carry out the House Republicans’ conservative agenda.
“Our House GOP Caucus is united behind the conservative beliefs, values, and principles that most Alabamians across the state embrace,” Colvin said. “Those conservative principles take shape in the bills we pass and the ideas we promote, and I look forward to playing a key role in that process.”
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He holds seats on the House Ways and Means Education Committee, which allocates almost $10 billion annually to K-12 public schools, community college, and four-year universities, the House Commerce and Small Business Committee, and the House Insurance Committee.
When first elected in 2022, Colvin became the youngest member of the House. Currently employed as a licensed financial advisor, Colvin previously worked in the insurance industry. He also holds degrees in economics and finance from the University of Alabama. Colvin is newly married to his wife, Grace Newcombe Colvin, who previously worked in the Alabama Secretary of State’s office.
Tuesday will be day seven of the 2025 state legislative session.
Grayson Everett is the editor in chief of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270.
