Preceded by Joe Ford Religion Methodism Education Auburn University Alma mater Auburn University Role Political leader | Spouse(s) Gwen Ford Name Craig Ford Political party Democratic Website Campaign website Party Democratic Party | |
Born May 21, 1968 (age 55)
Gadsden, Alabama, U.S. ( 1968-05-21 ) | ||
Charter local edition interview with al house minority leader craig ford
Craig Ford (born May 21, 1968) is a Democratic member of the Alabama House of Representatives, having served as the Democratic minority leader from 2010 to 2017.
Contents
- Charter local edition interview with al house minority leader craig ford
- Rep craig ford entering the federal courthouse
- Personal life and education
- Career
- References
Rep craig ford entering the federal courthouse
Personal life and education
Ford graduated from Auburn University in 1991, with a degree in marketing. His wife, Gwen Glover, teaches at Gadsden State Community College. Ford's father, Joe Ford, served in the Alabama House for 26 years.
Career
Ford was elected to the Alabama House in 2000, succeeding his father. In 2010, Ford was elected House Minority Leader. Ford serves on the Rules Committee, Ways and Means Education Committee, and the Commerce and Small Business Committee. Ford considered running for governor in 2014. Ford describes himself as a conservative Democrat, and believes that Democrats can still win in Alabama.
Ford has proposed repealing the Alabama Accountability Act, proposing instead to spend more money on the Alabama Math Science and Technology Initiative. Ford has led an effort to introduce a state lottery, with the revenue going to education spending. Ford criticized Alabama Governor Robert Bentley for Bentley's decision to not expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Ford co-owns Hodges-Ford Insurance, as well as The Messenger, a weekly newspaper. Ford served as a captain in the United States Army Reserve.