Bubba Underwood Eyes Majority Leader | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

Bubba Underwood, Alabama’s Republican State Representative from Tuscumbia, is launching a bold bid to unseat incumbent Majority Leader Paul Lee in the upcoming House Republican Caucus election. With a background as a CPA and former mayor, Underwood promises to unite the caucus and strengthen member relationships, positioning himself as a unifier for a more cohesive legislative team. His recent legislative win — passing a bill banning registered sex offenders from first responder roles — underscores his policy impact. As the only other announced candidate, Underwood’s challenge could reshape…