| State house | Alabama |
|---|---|
| District | 91st |
| Term start | November 7, 2018 |
| Predecessor | Barry Moore |
| Birth date | December 3, 1972 (age 53) |
| Birth place | Spanish Fort, Alabama, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | University of Alabama (BS) |
Rhett Marques (born December 3, 1972) is an American politician and businessman serving as a Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 91st district. He assumed office on November 7, 2018.
Early life and education
Marques was born in Spanish Fort, a suburb of Mobile. After graduating from Fairhope High School in 1990, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from the University of Alabama in 1994.[1]
Career
Marques was the owner of Goodson Tire & Auto in Enterprise, Alabama. He sold the business and became employed to that business, Jim Whaley Tires, Inc. in 2023. He was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2018.[2] Marques is also a member of the House Health Committee.[3] In 2019, Marques voted to increase Alabama's state fuel tax, as part of the Rebuild Alabama Act.[4]
References
- ^ "Rhett Marques". Ballotpedia. Archived 2022-02-13 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
- ^ Rhett Marques announced his intent to run for Alabama's District 1 congressional seat on August 21, 2025. "Alabama State Rep. Rhett Marques speaks at the monthly Coffee Co. Women's Club meeting". WDHN - DothanFirst.com. 2021-01-21. Archived 2022-02-13 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
- ^ Flack, Christina (2021-10-04). "Discussions with Decisionmakers: Rep. Rhett Marques". Medical Association of the State of Alabama. Archived 2022-02-13 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
- ^ Alabama gas tax: How did your legislator vote? Retrieved 2026-03-26