Ernie Yarbrough is a Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 7, which includes Lawrence County and portions of Colbert and Morgan counties. Born on August 30, 1981, in Lawrence County, Alabama, he is a homeschooling advocate, father of four homeschool students, and prioritizes school choice in his legislative agenda. He defeated incumbent Rep. Proncey Robertson in the 2022 Republican primary and won the general election with 76.5% of the vote.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Earned a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Alabama at Huntsville.
• Professional Background: Worked in his field as an electrical engineer; product of homeschooling in Alabama.
• Political Experience: Elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2022 for District 7 ; serves on committees focused on education and related issues.