Tim Manning Enters Race for Alabama House District 101

Tim Manning, a veteran teacher with nearly three decades of classroom experience, has officially announced his bid for the Alabama House of Representatives in District 101. Manning’s campaign focuses on education reform, expanding mental health care access, stronger communication with constituents, and greater transparency in State government.

Manning brings 29 years of teaching experience to the race. He taught at Daphne High School from 1997 to 1999 before moving to Phillips Preparatory School in Mobile, where he has taught Civics and U.S. History ever since. “I have taught Civics and U.S. History for my entire career and now I am looking forward to taking the lessons I have taught thousands of students about our government and putting them into practice,” Manning said in his campaign announcement.

One of Manning’s central campaign priorities is improving access to mental health care across Alabama, especially for veterans and young adults. He argues that many people struggle to find help when they need it most and that the State must make support options easier to access.

Manning also says communication between elected officials and residents in District 101 needs strengthening. Too often, he says, voters don’t know which district they live in or who currently represents them. “That is why I have six ways for people to reach me,” he said. Manning added that he plans to serve in Montgomery as a full-time legislator, noting that some State representatives balance legislative duties with other careers and business interests.

With nearly 30 years inside Alabama classrooms, Manning says he has seen countless education reforms come and go—yet the State still ranks low in national education standings. He argues that teachers with extensive experience should play a bigger role in shaping policy to improve student outcomes and classroom environments.

Another key issue for Manning is increasing public insight into State government decisions. He said that each year citizens show strong interest in topics such as a State lottery or term limits, yet these proposals often never reach a public vote. “There is no explanation as to why the people aren’t allowed to vote on them. We’re only told that a vote won’t happen this year,” Manning said.

The seat Manning seeks is currently held by Republican State Representative Chris Pringle, a longtime incumbent who has represented District 101 for multiple terms, most recently winning re-election in 2022. Pringle first held the seat in the 1990s and returned to office in 2014 after a break in service.

Alabama House District 101 covers part of the Mobile metropolitan area and has long been a Republican-leaning seat in the State legislature. Voters in the district will likely face a choice in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary, where Manning has already filed as a declared candidate. Pringle, as of the latest qualified candidate list, is listed as a potential contender for re-nomination.

For more information on Tim Manning, visit his campaign website or follow the campaign on Facebook.