Matthew Hammett

Matthew Hammett
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 92nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office November 9, 2022
Preceded by	Mike Jones
Personal details
Born	c. 1973 Rose Hill, Alabama, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Selena
Children	3[1]
Alma mater	Auburn University[2]
Profession	Owner of Hammett Drilling

Matthew Hammett is an American politician who has served as a Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives since November 8, 2022. He represents Alabama's 92nd House district.

Electoral history

He was elected on November 8, 2022, in the 2022 Alabama House of Representatives election against Democratic opponent Steve Hubbard. He assumed office the next day on November 9, 2022. He served as Covington County Commission Chairman from 1995 to 2020.^[3]

Biography

Hammet owns a company named Hammett Drilling.^[4] He is the second cousin of Seth Hammett, a former speaker of the house.^[5] He is a Methodist.^[6]

References

1. Maio, Zack (2023-01-11). "Hammett sworn in as new District 92 State Representative". The Andalusia Star-News. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
2. Willis, Alexander (2023-03-02). "New member profile: Rep. Matthew Hammett". Alabama Daily News. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
3. Beck, Caroline (2021-08-10). "Matthew Hammett joins Republican race for Alabama House seat". Alabama Daily News. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
4. "Matthew Hammett". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
5. "Matthew Hammett Announces Run for District 92 Seat in Alabama House". WAKA 8. 2021-08-10. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
6. Maio, Zack (2023-01-11). "Hammett sworn in as new District 92 State Representative". The Andalusia Star-News. Retrieved 2023-09-24.

Alabama House of Representatives
Preceded by Mike Jones	Member of the Alabama House of Representatives 2022–present	Succeeded by incumbent