Jody Linton

Jody Linton earned a high school diploma from Samson High School and a bachelor's degree from Troy University. His career experience includes working in business development.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

A conservative entrepreneur with a track record of building successful businesses from the ground up, Jody Linton is committed to doing things the right way—not the easy way.

Jody has worked with one of Alabama’s top accounting firms, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, for more than 13 years. In this role, he helps businesses strengthen their financial outlook, improve efficiency, and plan for long-term success. This hands-on experience gives him a daily look at what it takes to grow and sustain opportunity, which is exactly what Montgomery needs more of.

A devoted husband, father, and man of faith, Jody is an active member of First Baptist Church Enterprise, where he serves on the Building and Grounds Committee, the Board of Adjustments. and the Transportation Committee. He also previously served his community on the Board of Directors for Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama and the local Board of Adjustments, helping guide responsible growth and community development.

Jody believes in limited government, personal responsibility, and fiscal discipline. In the State House, he’ll put Alabama First.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Every dollar the state takes from you is a dollar you can’t use to put food on the table, pay your bills, or invest in your family’s future. That’s why I’ll always fight to lower taxes for Wiregrass families.

Yes, we need tax dollars to support roads, schools, and essential services, but government officials typically aren’t good stewards of taxpayer money. Wasteful spending is everywhere, and it’s time we hold Montgomery accountable. I’ll work to make government live within its means—just like the rest of us do.

Hardworking Alabamians know how to spend their money better than the government ever will, and that’s the mindset I’ll have going into every vote.I know firsthand what it takes to build a business, make payroll, and stretch a dollar.

But my experiences as an entrepreneur have shown me how important it is to have leaders who understand the challenges small businesses face every day. In the State House, I’ll work to cut unnecessary red tape for Wiregrass business owners, lowering their taxes and creating an environment where they can thrive—not just survive. Why? Because I know exactly what they’re up against.

The small businesses that make up our local economies are integral to our communities, and when they succeed, the trickle-down effect can be seen everywhere. They create more jobs, lean into local suppliers, and strengthen the entire Wiregrass region.Times are changing—and not for the better.

Democrats have created an environment where the values that built our communities, such as faith, family, and freedom, are constantly under assault. Boys in our daughters’ bathrooms and abortion on demand are just two examples of the headlines we often see, and the onslaught of progressivism is like a freight train barreling toward us.

The good news? If we stand together on the foundation of conservative values we hold dear, we can keep the world at bay and protect our children, grandchildren, and future generations from the madness we see playing out in blue states.

In the State House, I will stand firm for what matters most: protecting our children, defending freedom, and our values.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Jody believes in limited government, personal responsibility, and fiscal discipline. In the State House, he’ll put Alabama First fighting to lower taxes, protecting small businesses, defending our conservative values, and ensuring the next generation has the same opportunity to build a better future right here at home.