Mike Kirkland is a Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 23 since 2022. A Scottsboro resident, he defeated incumbent Rep. Tommy Hanes in the May primary with 51.6% of the vote and was elected on November 8, 2022. He has worked for 30 years at Vulcan Materials and is a Baptist married to Pamela, with two children and three grandchildren.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Scottsboro High School; earned a Bachelor of Arts from Athens State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Alabama.
• Political Experience: First elected to the Alabama House in 2022 as a challenger to incumbents; focuses on economic issues and cooperative efforts to improve the state. Serves on legislative committees.