Christopher J. England

Christopher John England (born August 19, 1976) is an American politician and the current chair of the Alabama Democratic Party. England is the first black chairman of either major political party in the history of the state of Alabama.[1]

Christopher J. England
Chair of the Alabama Democratic Party
Incumbent
Assumed office November 2, 2019
Preceded by	Nancy Worley
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 70th district
Incumbent
Assumed office November 8, 2006
Preceded by	Bryant Melton
Personal details
Born	Christopher John England August 19, 1976 Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Education	Howard University (BA) University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa (JD)

Early life and education

England was born on August 19, 1976. His father, John H. England Jr., is a judge of the 6th Circuit Court in Alabama, former Tuscaloosa City Council member, and served as a justice on the Alabama Supreme Court from 1999–2000. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Howard University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama. He is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and has served on the Board of Directors of the Police Athletic League and PRIDE.[2]

Career

England is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing the 70th District unopposed since 2006. In December 2018, England was elected caucus chair of the House Democratic Caucus.[3] England also serves as Associate City Attorney in the City of Tuscaloosa, handling Claims, Franchise Agreements, and Tax Issues.[4]

References

1. Moseley, Brandon (4 November 2019). "England elected first Black Chairman in Alabama Democratic Party history". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
2. "Chris England's Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
3. Staff Report (11 January 2019). "State Rep. Chris England earns Tuscaloosa appointments". Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
4. "City of Tuscaloosa". Retrieved 21 December 2020.