Kristin Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Member-elect of the AlabamaHouseofRepresentatives from the 38th district | |
| Assuming office 2026 | |
| Succeeding | Debbie Wood |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Residence | Lanett,Alabama |
Kristin Nelson is an American politician who has been the member-elect for the 38th district of the Alabama House of Representatives since 2026.
Republican Debbie Wood resigned from representing the 38th district in the Alabama House of Representatives on July 31,2025,to move to the Florida panhandle with her husband. [1] Nelson,the chairperson of the Chambers County Republican Party, [2] ran for the seat,which covers parts of Chambers and Lee counties. Nelson faced fellow Republican Garrett Dixon,defeating him with about 54% of the vote. [3] Nelson faced Democratic nominee Hazel Floyd in the general election,winning with about 85% of the vote. [2] [4]
Nelson is a stay-at-home mother. She resides in Lanett,Alabama. [3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kristin Nelson | 1,226 | 46.69% | |
| Republican | Garrett Dixon | 874 | 33.28% | |
| Republican | Micah J. Messer | 526 | 20.03% | |
| Total votes | 2,626 | 100.0% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kristi Nelson | 1,860 | 84.89% | |
| Democratic | Hazel Floyd | 331 | 15.11% | |
| Total votes | 2,191 | 100.0% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
