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Livingston\n\nSteve Livingston (born 1955) is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Alabama State Senate, where he has represented [District 8](https://www.edgepedia.org/district-8) since being elected in 2014 and has served as Majority Leader since 2023.[1](https://alsenaterepublicans.org/representatives/008-steve-livingston/) • [2](https://www.bamapolitics.com/alabama/profiles/steve-livingston/) He is a candidate for a fourth term in the Senate in 2026.[3](https://256today.com/state-sen-livingston-on-the-session-ahead/)\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Party | Republican[3](https://256today.com/state-sen-livingston-on-the-session-ahead/) |\n| Current office | Majority Leader, Alabama Senate (since 2023)[1](https://alsenaterepublicans.org/representatives/008-steve-livingston/); Alabama State Senate, District 8 (elected 2014)[1](https://alsenaterepublicans.org/representatives/008-steve-livingston/) |\n| Born | 1955[2](https://www.bamapolitics.com/alabama/profiles/steve-livingston/) |\n| Education | Scottsboro High School; attended the University of Alabama[1](https://alsenaterepublicans.org/representatives/008-steve-livingston/) |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nLivingston is a Republican.[3](https://256today.com/state-sen-livingston-on-the-session-ahead/) He serves in the Alabama Senate Republican Caucus, whose official page lists him as a member.[1](https://alsenaterepublicans.org/representatives/008-steve-livingston/)\n\n## Early life and education\n\nLivingston grew up working on his family's small cattle farm and earned the rank of Eagle Scout.[1](https://alsenaterepublicans.org/representatives/008-steve-livingston/) He is a graduate of Scottsboro High School and attended the [University of Alabama](https://www.edgepedia.org/university-of-alabama) before returning home to Jackson County in 1981.[1](https://alsenaterepublicans.org/representatives/008-steve-livingston/) He became the owner of The Fuel Center, Inc. (formerly Dicus Oil Company), a distributor of Chevron gasoline and lubricants.[1](https://alsenaterepublicans.org/representatives/008-steve-livingston/) Bama Politics lists him as owner of The Fuel Center, Incorporated, and owner and manager of Dicus Oil Company from 1982.[2](https://www.bamapolitics.com/alabama/profiles/steve-livingston/)\n\n## Career\n\nLivingston was elected to the Alabama Senate in 2014 as a first-time candidate, representing Jackson, Madison, and DeKalb counties in District 8.[1](https://alsenaterepublicans.org/representatives/008-steve-livingston/) After re-elections in 2018 and 2022, his Republican colleagues elected him Majority Leader of the Alabama Senate in 2023.[1](https://alsenaterepublicans.org/representatives/008-steve-livingston/) His caucus page lists his committee roles, including vice chair of the Rules Committee and vice chair of Local Legislation, chair of the Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment, and membership on [Agriculture](https://www.edgepedia.org/agriculture), Conservation and [Forestry](https://www.edgepedia.org/forestry); Banking and [Insurance](https://www.edgepedia.org/insurance); Finance and Taxation General Fund; Tourism; and Transportation and Energy.[1](https://alsenaterepublicans.org/representatives/008-steve-livingston/) In 2026 he qualified for a fourth term. \"I'm finishing up my third term and qualified this morning for a fourth term,\" he told 256 Today, adding, \"I don't have any opponents yet and we're not looking for any either.\" As of September 2026, he faces Democrat Katie Kramer in the general election for District 8 on November 3, 2026.[3](https://256today.com/state-sen-livingston-on-the-session-ahead/)\n\n## Electoral history\n\nLivingston was first elected to the Alabama Senate from District 8 in 2014, and was re-elected in 2018 and 2022.[1](https://alsenaterepublicans.org/representatives/008-steve-livingston/) Bama Politics lists him as a candidate for the District 8 seat in 2014, 2022, and 2026.[2](https://www.bamapolitics.com/alabama/profiles/steve-livingston/)\n\n## Issues specific to Livingston\n\nLivingston points to broadband expansion as a signature accomplishment. He said legislation allowing broadband providers to use existing electrical rights-of-way helped set the stage for large-scale expansion, especially through electric cooperatives. \"That really made an impact,\" Livingston said. \"Both DeKalb and Jackson counties are now pretty much 100% covered.\" He said the investment proved critical during the COVID-19 pandemic, when reliable internet became essential for education, healthcare, and business. \"We had some folks with vision,\" he said. \"We were a little ahead of the game.\"[3](https://256today.com/state-sen-livingston-on-the-session-ahead/)\n\nAs Majority Leader, he described a restrained agenda for the 2026 session, an election year. \"I've told folks we'll basically do five things,\" he said, and \"People want to get back behind the campaign.\"[3](https://256today.com/state-sen-livingston-on-the-session-ahead/)\n\nOn gaming, Livingston said constituents, particularly in border counties, continue to raise the possibility of a state lottery, but he expressed skepticism that comprehensive gaming legislation would advance in 2026. A major gaming package failed by one vote in the Senate the previous year. \"I don't think we would come at it until we knew we had the votes,\" he said.[3](https://256today.com/state-sen-livingston-on-the-session-ahead/)\n\nBama Politics lists bills he has sponsored, including SB137, which would establish the Alabama Resilience Council and require a statewide resilience plan, and SB292, authorizing the Stevenson city council to regulate Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages.[2](https://www.bamapolitics.com/alabama/profiles/steve-livingston/)\n\n## Positions and voting record\n\n### Broadband and rural infrastructure\n\nLivingston has made expanding high-speed internet access a priority; his caucus page says he has worked to \"expand access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet across Alabama,\" and he credits early right-of-way legislation with enabling coverage in DeKalb and Jackson counties.[1](https://alsenaterepublicans.org/representatives/008-steve-livingston/) • [3](https://256today.com/state-sen-livingston-on-the-session-ahead/)\n\n### Workforce development\n\nHis caucus page says Livingston spearheaded the transformation of the Alabama Department of Labor into the Alabama Department of Workforce Development, \"to ensure Alabamians can enter the workforce and secure skilled, good-paying jobs.\"[1](https://alsenaterepublicans.org/representatives/008-steve-livingston/)\n\n### Taxes and small business\n\nLivingston's caucus page says he has worked to cut taxes and describes him as focused on supporting hardworking families and small business owners, drawing on his experience as a business owner.[1](https://alsenaterepublicans.org/representatives/008-steve-livingston/)\n\n### State budgets and the legislative session\n\nLivingston said the 2026 session would center on the education budget, the general fund budget, local bills, and confirmations, with election-year dynamics limiting broader legislation.[3](https://256today.com/state-sen-livingston-on-the-session-ahead/)\n\n### Gaming and a state lottery\n\nLivingston has said he hears regularly from constituents about a possible state lottery, particularly in border counties, but he has been skeptical that a comprehensive gaming bill could pass, saying supporters would need to know they had the votes first.[3](https://256today.com/state-sen-livingston-on-the-session-ahead/)\n\n## References\n\n1. [Steve Livingston – Alabama Senate Republican Caucus](https://alsenaterepublicans.org/representatives/008-steve-livingston/)\n2. [Steve Livingston, Alabama State Senator for District 8 – Bama Politics](https://www.bamapolitics.com/alabama/profiles/steve-livingston/)\n3. [State Sen. Livingston on the session ahead – 256 Today](https://256today.com/state-sen-livingston-on-the-session-ahead/)\n\n---\n*Topic: Encyclopedia › Society and history › Politics and government › Government and public administration › Politicians and government officeholders (biographies) › US governors and state officials › State legislators › Southern state legislators › Surnames L to Mo*\n\n*Initially written Sep 27, 2026 · Reviewed: Sep 28, 2026; Sep 29, 2026; Sep 30, 2026 · Edited: Sep 28, 2026; Sep 29, 2026; Sep 30, 2026; Oct 12, 2026 · Last review: Sep 30, 2026*\n\n*Copyright 2026 EdgeChat AI, a subsidiary of Biostate AI.*\n\nLicense: Edgepedia Community License 1.0, https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license\n", "same_as": [], "url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/steve-livingston", "markdown_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/steve-livingston.md", "license": { "name": "Edgepedia Community License 1.0", "url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license", "summary": "Free with credit, commercial use included. 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