Businessman John Roberts announces candidacy for State Senate District 2

HUNTSVILLE — Businessman John Roberts has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Senate District 2, an open seat following State Senator Tom Butler’s retirement.

“I am announcing my candidacy for Senate District 2 because I believe in Alabama’s untapped potential,” said Roberts. “As a father, I’m not just thinking about the next election— I’m thinking about the next generation.”

He continued, “It’s time to build on our momentum as a state and create a future where Alabama leads, not follows. I want to see a state where hard work is rewarded, families are supported, and our children inherit a place they’re proud to call home.”

Roberts is the Real Estate and Development Manager for Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC, a commercial real estate development company in Huntsville. Throughout his career, he has focused on supporting economic growth and workforce development in the Huntsville area.

Previously, Roberts served as Business Retention & Expansion Director for the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, where he played a key role in recruiting new jobs and supporting local industry. He worked on major economic development projects and built strong relationships with area employers to help grow the region’s economy.

“The Trump administration is laying the groundwork for American prosperity, and Alabama must be ready to build on it,” Roberts said. “We will create a state where our children can find great jobs, our businesses can thrive without red tape, and our families can get ahead. It all starts with investing in our people and building our workforce.”

He continued, “District 2 sits at the center of Alabama’s innovation economy, with world-class aerospace, technology, and manufacturing companies. We need leadership that understands what it takes to stay competitive. Through strategic partnerships with UAH, Calhoun Community College, and our schools, we’ll develop the skilled workforce that keeps our district leading Alabama’s economic future.”

According to his campaign. Roberts’s commitment to workforce development is proven. During his time at the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association, he co-founded the North Alabama Homebuilding Academy, a no-cost school that prepares individuals for careers in the construction trades. The academy’s success was recognized with the Alabama-Works Innovator Award by Governor Kay Ivey in 2021.

Roberts pledged to take the fight to Montgomery for North Alabama’s fair share.

“For too long, the Montgomery system has ignored our growth,” he stated. “Our district is home to two of the state’s fastest- growing counties, yet for every infrastructure dollar we send to Montgomery, political insiders only send 33 cents back. That’s not just unfair, it’s bad business for Alabama. I’ll work to bring your money home.”