Jody Linton

Jody Linton is the Republican candidate for the Alabama House of Representatives, District 91, in the November 3, 2026 general election, having advanced from the May 19, 2026 Republican primary.[1][2] He works in business development and says he is running to lower taxes and cut red tape for small businesses.[1][3]

Jody Linton earned a high school diploma from Samson High School and a bachelor's degree from Troy University, and his career experience includes working in business development.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he has worked for more than 13 years with the accounting firm Carr, Riggs & Ingram, where he helps businesses strengthen their financial outlook and plan for long-term success.[3] He said he is a member of First Baptist Church Enterprise, where he serves on the Building and Grounds, Board of Adjustments and Transportation committees, and that he previously served on the board of Alzheimer's of Central Alabama and on a local board of adjustments.[3]

Linton described his priorities in the survey as lower taxes, limiting wasteful state spending, and reducing red tape for small-business owners in the Wiregrass region.[3] He also listed protecting children, defending freedom, and upholding conservative values, and described his philosophy as limited government, personal responsibility, and fiscal discipline.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.