Phillip Ensler
Phillip Ensler | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 74th district | |
| Assumed office November 9, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Charlotte Meadows |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | George Washington University Yeshiva University |
Phillip Ensler is an American politician and attorney who has served as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives since 2022. He represents Alabama's 74th House district. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Education
Ensler earned a Juris Doctor degree from Yeshiva University in 2017.[1] He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from George Washington University in 2012 and served in the Obama administration while in D.C.[2]
Career
Ensler first announced that he would run for state house in January 2022.[3] After redistricting in 2021, the seat was redrawn to be majority black, with 55% of voters in the district being black.[4] He defeated Malcolm Calhoun in the primary election on May 24.[5] Before election day, many prominent Democratic officials in the state contributed to his campaign, including former U.S. Senator Doug Jones.[6] He defeated Charlotte Meadows in the general election on November 8, with 60% of the vote. The victory marked the first time that the Alabama Democratic Party had flipped a seat in the state legislature since 2010.[7]
In July 2025, he announced that he would not run for re-election, and would move to New York, his home state.[8] Despite this, he announced in December 2025 that he would not move to New York, and instead announced his candidacy in the 2026 Alabama lieutenant gubernatorial election.[9]
Personal life
Ensler is Jewish.[10] He worked as the executive director of the Jewish Federation of Central Alabama.[11]
References
- ^ "Phillip Ensler". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Alabama State Rep. Phillip Ensler - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ Lyman, Brian (January 19, 2022). "Phillip Ensler to seek Democratic nomination for Alabama House District 74". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ^ Pinsky, Mark (October 18, 2025). "There are no Jews in the Alabama legislature. That could soon change". Forward. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ^ Lyman, Brian (May 24, 2022). "Phillip Ensler wins Democratic nomination for House District 74". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ^ Monger, Craig (November 7, 2022). "Montgomery power brokers, high-profile Democrats line up for Phillip Ensler against GOP incumbent Charlotte Meadows in HD74". 1819 News. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ^ Lyman, Brian (November 8, 2022). "Phillip Ensler wins House District 74 in first Democratic state house flip since 2010". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ^ Barrett, Anna (July 15, 2025). "Rep. Phillip Ensler of Montgomery not seeking re-election". Alabama Reflector. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ^ Cason, Mike (December 18, 2025). "Outgoing Democrat who beat GOP lawmaker running for one of Alabama's top offices". AL.com. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ^ "Biography - Phillip Ensler for Alabama House District 74". Phillip Ensler. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Al.com". Retrieved 25 September 2023.