State Rep. Chip Brown Seeks Re-election to Alabama House
Has represented House District 105 since 2018
State Representative Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) formally announced Monday that he will seek re-election in 2026 for Alabama House District 105. He leaned on his record of pushing bills tied to Gulf Coast interests and wider state reform as the foundation for his campaign.
“From protecting the interests of the commercial seafood industry to denying bail to violent offenders to providing tax cuts for small businesses, the bills and measures I have passed are positively impacting Alabama,” Brown said. “Our work is far from finished, and I look forward to carrying the conservative banner and pushing for even more needed change during a new term in the Alabama House.”
Since first taking office in 2018, Brown has been a notable figure on several fronts. He Chairs the House Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit Committee and holds the position of Vice Chair for the House Republican Caucus.
Some of his signature achievements include:
- Aniah’s Law: A constitutional amendment that gives judges and prosecutors power to deny bail in certain violent crime cases. The amendment passed the Legislature and was later approved by voters.
- Seafood Labeling Law: A mandate that grocery stores and restaurants must show the country of origin for seafood—fish, shrimp, oysters—aimed at helping Gulf Coast industries.
- Small Business Tax Cut: He pushed to raise the exemption threshold on business personal property from $40,000 to $100,000, accounting for millions in annual tax relief.
Brown also serves on the House Insurance Committee, where he has advocated for lower premiums for Gulf Coast residents, and on the Economic Development and Tourism Committee.
Before entering politics, Brown built a résumé combining military and business experience. He served in the Alabama National Guard, deploying overseas with U.S. Central Command and later as a military adviser in Afghanistan. He is also a small business owner with ventures tied to security and training.
Brown‘s focus will likely remain on crime, economic relief for small business, and regional development.
One key issue ahead is the proposed expansion of Aniah’s Law, which would add more offenses—such as solicitation or attempt to commit murder—to the list of crimes where bail may be denied. That measure is slated for the May 19, 2026 ballot.
