Bobby Singleton facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bobby Singleton
Minority Leader of the Alabama Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office January 8, 2019
Preceded by	Billy Beasley
Member of the Alabama Senate from the 24th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 26, 2005
Preceded by	Charles Steele
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 72nd district
In office November 6, 2002 – January 26, 2005
Preceded by	Andrew Hayden
Succeeded by	Ralph Howard
Personal details
Born	(1962-03-25) March 25, 1962 (age 63) Greensboro, Alabama
Political party	Democratic
Education	Alabama State University (BA) Miles Law School (JD)

Bobby D. Singleton was born on March 25, 1962. He is an American politician who serves in the Alabama Senate. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Since January 2019, he has been the Minority Leader of the Alabama Senate.

About Bobby Singleton

Early Life and Education

Bobby Singleton was born in Greensboro, Alabama. He went to Alabama State University and earned a degree in Criminal Justice. Later, he studied law at Miles Law School and became a lawyer. He is also a member of the Greenleaf Missionary Baptist Church in Greensboro.

His Work in Government

Bobby Singleton has spent many years working in the government of Alabama. He has held important roles, helping to make laws and represent the people of his state.

Serving in the House of Representatives

From 2002 to 2005, Bobby Singleton was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives. This is one part of Alabama's state government that makes laws. He represented the 72nd District during this time.

Becoming a State Senator

In January 2005, Bobby Singleton was elected to the Alabama Senate in a special election. He represents the 24th District. The State Senate is the other part of Alabama's law-making body. He has continued to serve in this role since then.

Leading the Democrats

In 2019, Senator Singleton became the Minority Leader of the Alabama Senate. This means he is the main leader for the Democratic Party members in the Senate. He also used to be the chairman of the Alabama Legislative Black Caucus. This group works on issues important to African American communities in Alabama.