Kelvin Datcher

Kelvin Datcher is a Democratic member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 52 in Birmingham [aldailynews.com](https://aldailynews.com/new-member-profile-rep-kelvin-datcher/). He assumed office on October 2, 2024, following a special election to fill the seat vacated by John Rogers [ballotpedia.org](https://ballotpedia.org/Kelvin_Datcher). Datcher’s legislative priorities include expanding affordable housing opportunities and closing the healthcare gap in Alabama through Medicaid expansion [aldailynews.com](https://aldailynews.com/new-member-profile-rep-kelvin-datcher/). He currently serves on the House committees for Constitution, Campaigns and Elections; County and Municipal Government; and Insurance [ballotpedia.org](https://ballotpedia.org/Kelvin_Datcher).

Before entering the state legislature, Datcher had an extensive career in public service and community advocacy. He served as the Deputy Director of Community Development for the City of Birmingham and as a senior advisor to Mayor Randall Woodfin [aldailynews.com](https://aldailynews.com/new-member-profile-rep-kelvin-datcher/). His previous experience includes serving as the Alabama State Director for Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign, working as the director of the "Teaching Tolerance" program at the Southern Poverty Law Center, and holding roles with the Jefferson County Health Department and REV Birmingham [bhamwiki.com](https://www.bhamwiki.com/w/Kelvin_Datcher). Datcher earned his Bachelor of Arts in political science from Gettysburg College in 1992 [bhamwiki.com](https://www.bhamwiki.com/w/Kelvin_Datcher).

In addition to his professional work, Datcher is active in his community and church. He serves as a deacon at Sardis Missionary Baptist Church and has held leadership roles with the Birmingham Zoo and 100 Black Men of Birmingham [birminghamwatch.org](https://birminghamwatch.org/kelvin-datcher-alabama-house-of-representatives-district-52/). He is married to Korliss Datcher, and they have three children [bhamwiki.com](https://www.bhamwiki.com/w/Kelvin_Datcher).