# Rusty Glover > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Rusty_Glover > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Rusty_Glover.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rusty_Glover > Source revision: 1355128536 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **Rusty Glover** (born April 17, 1966) is an American politician and former teacher who is currently serving in the [Alabama Senate](/source/Alabama_Senate), representing the [34th district](/source/Alabama's_34th_Senate_district) from 2006 to 2018, as well as in 2026, winning the state Senate electoral polls as of May 19.[1] Previously, he was a member of the [Alabama House of Representatives](/source/Alabama_House_of_Representatives), representing the 102nd district from 2002 to 2006. He ran as a [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)) candidate for [Lieutenant Governor of Alabama](/source/Lieutenant_Governor_of_Alabama) in the [2018 election cycle](/source/2018_Alabama_elections),[1][2] as well as for [State Auditor of Alabama](/source/State_Auditor_of_Alabama) in [2022](/source/2022_Alabama_elections).[3] ## Early life and career Glover was born in [Mobile, Alabama](/source/Mobile,_Alabama), on April 17, 1966. He attended [B.C. Rain High School](/source/B.C._Rain_High_School) in Mobile. After graduation, he studied at [Faulkner State Community College](/source/Coastal_Alabama_Community_College), where he earned an [associate's degree](/source/Associate's_degree). He then attended the [University of South Alabama](/source/University_of_South_Alabama), where he attained a [BSc.](/source/Bachelor_of_Science) in secondary education, an [M.A.](/source/Master_of_Arts) in history, and a [M.Ed.](/source/M.Ed.) in secondary education.[4] Glover taught history[5] at [Mary G. Montgomery High School](/source/Mary_G._Montgomery_High_School) in [Semmes, Alabama](/source/Semmes,_Alabama), for 25 years, in addition to coaching baseball and football there.[6][7] ## Political career Glover was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2002 and served one term, representing the 102nd district.[8] Glover ran a brief campaign for [Alabama's 1st congressional district](/source/Alabama's_1st_congressional_district) that year, in a Republican primary eventually won by [Jo Bonner](/source/Jo_Bonner), before being elected to the Alabama House of Representatives instead.[9] Glover was first elected to the Alabama State Senate in 2006, and served three terms, representing the 34th district. The *[Montgomery Advertiser](/source/Montgomery_Advertiser)* wrote that he "rarely faced serious opposition in his campaigns."[8] He took on the leadership role of Majority Whip by 2016.[10] While serving in the state legislature, Glover supported the end of [Common Core](/source/Common_Core_State_Standards_Initiative) in schools,[6] and sponsored legislation enacting higher penalties for those found guilty of [driving under the influence](/source/Driving_under_the_influence), which later became law.[11] In 2017, Glover proposed an appointment system for vacancies in the Alabama state government, thereby reducing the number of special elections.[12] It passed in a 2018 amendment vote with 60% support.[13] In February 2017, Glover announced that he would be running for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama in 2018; he was the first candidate to launch a campaign for that position.[7] Glover was one of three candidates in the race,[2] and finished in third, missing the runoff with 19.6% of the vote.[14] Glover ran for [State Auditor of Alabama](/source/State_Auditor_of_Alabama) in the 2022 election cycle, announcing his campaign in July 2021.[3] Glover finished in third place out of three candidates, missing the runoff with 27.7% of the vote.[15][16] ## Personal life Glover lives in Semmes, Alabama, with his wife, Connie.[17] The couple have two daughters. Glover attends the Wilmer Baptist Church in [Wilmer, Alabama](/source/Wilmer,_Alabama). He is also a member of [The Gideons International](/source/The_Gideons_International) and the [National Rifle Association of America](/source/National_Rifle_Association_of_America).[18] ## References 1. Brandon Moseley (May 14, 2018). ["Rusty Glover campaigns for lieutenant governor in Birmingham"](https://www.alreporter.com/2018/05/14/rusty-glover-campaigns-for-lieutenant-governor-in-birmingham/). *Alabama Political Reporter*. Retrieved July 27, 2020. 1. Patton, Elizabeth (May 31, 2018). ["Get to know: Rusty Glover Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor"](https://altoday.com/archives/24085-get-to-know-rusty-glover-republican-candidate-for-lieutenant-governor). *Alabama Today*. Retrieved July 27, 2020. 1. Beck, Caroline (July 20, 2021). ["Rusty Glover enters State Auditor race"](https://www.annistonstar.com/news/election/rusty-glover-enters-state-auditor-race/article_3eed6ed8-e9a6-11eb-a914-636f0e83c13b.html). *[The Anniston Star](/source/The_Anniston_Star)*. Retrieved December 11, 2021. 1. Dean, Kathy (December 7, 2017). ["Alabama State Senator Rusty Glover to Deliver Commencement Address Dec. 16 at University of Mobile"](https://umobile.edu/news/alabama-state-senator-rusty-glover-to-deliver-commencement-address-dec-16-at-university-of-mobile/). [University of Mobile](/source/University_of_Mobile). Retrieved December 11, 2021. 1. Altman, George (November 1, 2009). ["State Sen. Rusty Glover talks of life and Legislature"](https://www.al.com/living-press-register/2009/11/glover_talks_of_life_and_legis.html). AL.com. Retrieved December 11, 2021. 1. Cox, Jim (May 24, 2018). ["Lieutenant Governor Candidate Rusty Glover Has Ties to Southwest Alabama"](https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/lieutenant-governor-candidate-rusty-glover-has-ties-to-southwest-alabama/). *The Clarke County Democrat*. Retrieved December 11, 2021. 1. Cason, Mike (February 22, 2017). ["Sen. Rusty Glover to run for lieutenant governor of Alabama"](https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2017/02/sen_rusty_glover_to_run_for_li.html). *[The Birmingham News](/source/The_Birmingham_News)*. Retrieved December 11, 2021. 1. Lyman, Brian (February 22, 2017). ["Rusty Glover to run for lieutenant governor"](https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/politics/southunionstreet/2017/02/22/rusty-glover-run-lieutenant-governor/98246348/). *[Montgomery Advertiser](/source/Montgomery_Advertiser)*. Retrieved December 11, 2021. 1. ["Qualified Statewide Candidates"](https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/voter-pdfs/2002/al-r-04102992-pri.pdf). Alabama Secretary of State. April 10, 2002. Retrieved January 12, 2022. 1. Sharp, John (April 4, 2016). ["If Gov. Bentley is removed from office, Sen. Rusty Glover could take on added leadership"](https://www.al.com/news/mobile/2016/04/if_gov_bentley_is_removed_from.html). *[Press-Register](/source/Press-Register)*. Retrieved December 11, 2021. 1. Thornton, William (July 12, 2011). ["New Alabama law stiffens penalties, fines for DUI cases"](https://www.al.com/spotnews/2011/07/new_alabama_law_stiffens_penal.html). *The Birmingham News*. Retrieved December 11, 2021. 1. Cason, Mike (October 16, 2017). ["Alabama senator's proposal would mean fewer special elections"](https://www.al.com/news/2017/10/alabama_senators_proposal_woul.html). AL.com. Retrieved December 11, 2021. 1. Petri, Chad (November 7, 2018). ["All AL constitutional amendments pass with solid margins"](https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/all-al-constitutional-amendments-pass-with-solid-margins/). *[WKRG-TV](/source/WKRG-TV)*. Retrieved December 11, 2021. 1. Jackson, Lily (June 6, 2018). ["Cavanaugh, Ainsworth head into a runoff for lieutenant governor"](https://www.al.com/news/2018/06/cavanaugh_ainsworth_head_into.html). AL.com. Retrieved December 11, 2021. 1. ["Runoff will choose Alabama's next state auditor"](https://www.wsfa.com/2022/05/25/runoff-will-choose-alabamas-next-state-auditor/). *WSFA 12*. May 25, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2022. 1. Lyman, Brian (May 25, 2022). ["Republican races for Alabama secretary of state, state auditor headed to runoffs"](https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2022/05/25/elections-republican-races-al-secretary-state-auditor-headed-runoffs/9927149002/). *The Montgomery Advertiser*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220602171040/https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2022/05/25/elections-republican-races-al-secretary-state-auditor-headed-runoffs/9927149002/) June 2, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 11, 2022. 1. ["Former State Senator Rusty Glover Running for State Auditor in 2022"](https://www.alabamanews.net/2021/07/20/former-state-senator-rusty-glover-running-for-state-auditor-in-2022). *Alabama News Network*. July 20, 2021. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210720155112/https://www.alabamanews.net/2021/07/20/former-state-senator-rusty-glover-running-for-state-auditor-in-2022) July 20, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 11, 2021. 1. ["Senator Rusty Glover Announces Campaign for AL Lieutenant Governor"](https://www.wtvy.com/content/news/Senator-Rusty-Glover-Announces-Campaign-for-AL-Lieutenant-Governor-414505983.html). *[WTVY](/source/WTVY_(TV))*. February 22, 2017. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170223005153/https://www.wtvy.com/content/news/Senator-Rusty-Glover-Announces-Campaign-for-AL-Lieutenant-Governor-414505983.html) February 23, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 11, 2021. ## External links - [Alabama State Legislature – Senator Rusty Glover](https://web.archive.org/web/20070217012521/http://www.legislature.state.al.us/senate/senators/senatebios/sd034.html) (official government website, archived) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Rusty Glover](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rusty_Glover) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rusty_Glover?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.