Scott Stadthagen

Scott Stadthagen is a candidate for State House District 9 Primary Election in 2026 in Alabama State House District 9, Alabama.

Incumbent Member of the Alabama House of Representatives; Chair of the Alabama Republican Party; Owner of Hagen Homes Incorporated in Hartselle, AL

Scott Stadthagen, a Republican, has represented Alabama House District 9 since 2019. Born in 1977, he holds a B.S. from the University of West Alabama and owns Hagen Homes Incorporated. He served as Majority Leader of the Alabama House from 2023 until February 2026, when he resigned to successfully run for Chair of the Alabama Republican Party. He assumed the party chairmanship on March 7, 2026, after defeating John Merrill. Honored for his conservative principles, Stadthagen is currently seeking re-election to his House seat in the November 2026 general election, with his primary canceled. He is based in Hartselle.