Bill Lester

Bill Lester is a candidate for State House District 40 Primary Election in 2026 in Alabama State House District 40, Alabama.

Professor in Emergency Management and Public Administration at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL

Also running: Pam Howard, Kaycee Cavender, Bill Mcadams, Chad Robertson.

Bill Lester, a Republican, is running for the Alabama House of Representatives District 40 in the May 19, 2026 primary. A long-time resident of Jacksonville, he is a husband, father of seven, and grandfather. Lester is a professor in Emergency Management and Public Administration at Jacksonville State University and holds a doctorate in political science. He has served on the Alabama State Republican Executive Committee, identifying as an "America First" and pro-life Christian conservative. He advocates for strengthening state power and improving collaboration between state and federal governments. Lester previously ran for the same seat in 2022.