J.r. Bowling

Manufacturing Plant Manager and Volunteer Firefighter in Battleground, Ala., AL

J.r. Bowling is a candidate for State Senate District 4 in Alabama State Senate District 4, Alabama — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Garlan Gudger.

James R. (JR) Bowling, a lifelong North Alabama resident and Republican, is campaigning for Alabama State Senate District 4. A manufacturing plant manager and a volunteer firefighter of over 20 years, Bowling is married with two teenage children. His platform emphasizes smaller government, lower taxes, and upholding faith, family, and freedom. He prioritizes accountability, infrastructure, and restoring trust in state government, aiming to ensure community voices are heard. Bowling is a vocal opponent of SB 322, arguing it undermines local control and transparency, and states he entered the race due to concerns over ignored local issues, rising costs, and failures in healthcare and family courts affecting district families.