Democrat hopeful Alicia Escott Lumpkin officially kicked off her campaign for Alabama House District 60 Saturday at the Birmingham Public Library’s Pratt City Branch.
Lumpkin is the niece of Sundra Escott-Russell, the first African American woman elected to the Alabama Senate, who introduced Lumpkin to supporters Saturday.
“As the niece of Alabama trailblazer Sundra Escott-Russell, I carry a legacy of service and strength,” Lumpkin said. “I’m proud of where I come from, and I’m ready to fight for the next generation of leaders, workers, and families in our district.
“This campaign is rooted in love for my community. I’m running because I’ve seen what happens when people are overlooked or left behind—and I won’t let that happen on my watch. District 60 deserves leadership that listens, that shows up, and that gets things done. District 60 is ready for bold leadership that fights for better healthcare, safer neighborhoods, and real economic opportunity.”
Lumpkin is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, where she earned a bachelor of science in marketing and logistics before going on to achieve her jurisprudence doctor from the Birmingham School of Law. She has spent 17 years working for the City of Birmingham, where she currently serves as the director of process improvement.
The seat is currently held by Democratic Rep. Juandalynn Givan, who has established herself as a sometimes controversial firebrand on the House floor. Givan is in her fourth term representing the district.
