# Travis Hendrix

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**Travis Hendrix** is an American politician and police officer. He is a [Democratic](/source/Democratic_Party_(United_States)) member of the [Alabama House of Representatives](/source/Alabama_House_of_Representatives), representing District 55.[1]

A sergeant in the [Birmingham](/source/Birmingham,_Alabama) police department, he won a special election to succeed [Fred Plump Jr.](/source/Fred_Plump_Jr.), who resigned after pleading guilty to federal corruption charges.[2][3]

Born and raised in the [Ensley](/source/Ensley_(Birmingham)) neighborhood of Birmingham, Hendrix attended [Ensley High School](/source/Ensley_High_School) before completing his [GED](/source/General_Educational_Development).[4] He obtained a [bachelor's degree](/source/Bachelor's_degree) from [Miles College](/source/Miles_College) and a [master's degree](/source/Master's_degree) from [Oakland City University](/source/Oakland_City_University).[4]

## Election to the Alabama House of Representatives

On May 23, 2023, it was revealed that former representative [Fred Plump Jr.](/source/Fred_Plump_Jr.) was federally charged and would resign from the legislature.[5] In June 2023, Alabama Governor [Kay Ivey](/source/Kay_Ivey) called a special election to fill the district 55 seat vacated by Plump.[6] Hendrix was one of seven Democrats to qualify for the seat. No Republican or Independent candidates filed.[7] Hendrix ran on addressing economic growth, education, and public safety.[8] Hendrix was endorsed by multiple Democratic state lawmakers and officials, including house minority leader [Anthony Daniels](/source/Anthony_Daniels_(politician)) and Birmingham Mayor [Randall Woodfin](/source/Randall_Woodfin).[9]

Hendrix placed first in the Democratic Primary election on September 26, 2023, but the race went to a runoff election because no candidate received fifty percent or more of the vote. Hendrix won the runoff election on October 24, 2023, receiving over 65% of the vote.[10] Hendrix was sworn in on December 12 in [Fairfield, Alabama](/source/Fairfield,_Alabama).[11]

## References

1. Bryant, Joseph D. & Denham, Hannah (October 25, 2023). ["Travis Hendrix wins runoff election to represent Jefferson County in Alabama State House"](https://www.al.com/news/2023/10/travis-hendrix-wins-runoff-election-to-represent-jefferson-county-in-alabama-state-house.html). *[AL.com](/source/AL.com)*. Retrieved December 12, 2023.

1. ["'We have to meet the community where they're at': Travis Hendrix speaks on his goals ahead of Alabama House 55 runoff"](https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/we-have-to-meet-the-community-where-theyre-at-travis-hendrix-speaks-on-his-goals-ahead-of-alabama-house-55-runoff/). [WIAT](/source/WIAT). October 23, 2023.

1. ["Travis Hendrix Easily Wins Race in Runoff Election for Jeffco House District 55"](https://blackpressusa.com/travis-hendrix-easily-wins-race-in-runoff-election-for-jeffco-house-district-55/). *BlackPressUSA*. December 5, 2023.

1. ["About Me"](https://www.travishendrix.com/about). travishendrix.com. Retrieved December 12, 2012.

1. Denham, Hannah; kwhitmire@al.com, Kyle Whitmire |; jbryant@al.com, Joseph D. Bryant | (2023-05-23). ["Alabama Rep. Fred Plump to resign over federal charges in alleged kickback scheme"](https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2023/05/alabama-rep-fred-plump-to-resign-over-federal-charges-in-alleged-kickback-scheme.html). *al*. Retrieved 2023-12-14.

1. Sell, Mary (2023-06-16). ["Special election called in House District 55"](https://aldailynews.com/special-election-called-in-house-district-55/). *Alabama Daily News*. Retrieved 2023-12-14.

1. Rocha, Alander (2023-09-19). ["Meet the candidates running in the House District 55 special election"](https://alabamareflector.com/2023/09/19/meet-the-candidates-running-in-the-house-district-55-special-election/). *Alabama Reflector*. Retrieved 2023-12-14.

1. Willis, Alexander (2023-08-04). ["7 qualify for House District 55 special election"](https://aldailynews.com/7-qualify-for-house-district-55-special-election/). *Alabama Daily News*. Retrieved 2023-12-14.

1. Holmes, Jacob (2023-09-13). ["Woodfin, Daniels endorse Hendrix for District 55"](https://www.alreporter.com/2023/09/13/woodfin-daniels-endorse-hendrix-for-district-55/). *Alabama Political Reporter*. Retrieved 2023-12-14.

1. ["Travis Hendrix wins runoff election for Alabama House District 55"](https://www.cbs42.com/news/politics/your-local-election-hq/travis-hendrix-wins-runoff-election-for-alabama-house-district-55/). *CBS 42*. 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2023-12-14.

1. ["Travis Hendrix on Facebook"](https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=370499408808973&set=pcb.370500528808861). *Facebook*. December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 14, 2023.

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