Paul Lee elected Alabama House Majority Leader after Scott Stadthagen steps down

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 532

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago


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Alabama House Republicans Wednesday elected Rep. Paul Lee, R-Dothan, as the new House Majority Leader after Rep. Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle, said in a statement Wednesday that he would step down as Alabama House Majority Leader to run for Alabama Republican Party chair.

Lee, who currently chairs the Alabama House Health Committee, said in a statement Wednesday that the caucus “must keep its focus on the important issues and initiatives being discussed during the 2026 regular …

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