Representative Travis Hendrix Contact information

Travis Hendrix is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 55. He is affiliated with the Democratic Party. His tenure began in 2023 and his current term is set to end in 2026. He succeeded Fred Plump in this position.

Travis Hendrix’s professional experience includes working as a law enforcement officer. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Miles College and a master’s degree from Oakland City University.

In the special Democratic primary runoff for Alabama House of Representatives District 55, Travis Hendrix defeated Sylvia Swayne on October 24, 2023. There were no incumbents in this race. Travis Hendrix received 65.1% of the votes, amounting to 2,367 votes. Sylvia Swayne received 34.9% of the votes, amounting to 1,268 votes.

In the special Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 55, Travis Hendrix received the most votes. He received 27.9% of the votes, amounting to 670 votes. The other candidates were Sylvia Swayne (21.5%, 516 votes), Phyllis Oden-Jones (20.2%, 487 votes), Cara McClure (15.2%, 365 votes), Ves Marable (7.5%, 180 votes), Kenneth Coachman (4.4%, 106 votes), and Antwon Womack (3.4%, 81 votes).

Travis Hendrix was endorsed by multiple Democratic state lawmakers and officials, including house minority leader Anthony Daniels and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin.

Before his political career, Travis Hendrix served as a police officer. His path to the Alabama House District 55 seat began after he became a police officer. He was assigned to a community service unit as a school resource officer, which allowed him to get to know his community on a more personal level.