State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) is highlighting tax cuts, education funding and conservative policy wins as he seeks reelection in a closely watched Republican primary for Alabama House District 20 against former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks.
Lomax, who has served four years in the Alabama House, said his tenure has coincided with what he described as one of the most productive periods for conservative legislation in state history.
“I came in four years ago and it’s been one of the most productive four years for conservative legislation in the history of the Alabama Legislature, and I’ve been proud to be a major piece of that,” Lomax said.
Currently serving as House Majority Whip, Lomax also pointed to his role as co-chair of the Republican Caucus platform committee in 2025, where he said he helped shape the legislative agenda.
Among the accomplishments he cited were passage of school choice legislation through the CHOOSE Act, record levels of public education funding and teacher pay raises. He also pointed to legislation targeting diversity, equity and inclusion programs on college campuses and increased oversight of state agencies.
Lomax emphasized tax relief as a cornerstone of his record.
“The crown jewel of the last four years is that we’ve been able to cut $1.5 billion in taxes,” he said. “We cut the grocery tax in half. We got rid of taxes on baby formula, on women’s hygiene products. We’ve added tax deductions, including on overtime pay, which was signed into law two weeks ago.”
He also referenced the state’s current two-month grocery tax holiday, which began May 1, as part of ongoing efforts to reduce costs for families.
“We’re just trying to make life more affordable,” Lomax said. “I’ve been proud to carry some of that legislation and support a lot of that legislation, and it’s been an awesome four years.”
As the May 19 Republican primary approaches, Lomax said he has been actively engaging with voters across the district and hearing positive feedback about his record.
“People are excited because they’re very happy with the job I’ve done over the past four years,” he said. “They think that I’ve been able to deliver conservative results, but also have my eye on the future.”
Lomax, a Huntsville native, said his decision to run for office was rooted in a desire to invest in the community where he grew up and now raises his family.
“I wanted to build my family in my district,” he said. “It’s where I call home. It’s the district where I grew up in, attending Mountain Gap Middle School and Grissom High School. I want my two young daughters to have the same opportunities that I’ve had.”
In addressing the race, Lomax contrasted his approach with that of his opponent.
“My opposition is a known commodity,” he said. “He brings chaos to everything that he’s participated in and people are sick of that. They don’t want to bring that D.C.-style politics back home here to Alabama.”
The Republican primary for House District 20 is set for May 19.
