Garlan Gudger
Garlan Gudger Jr. is an American politician. A Republican, he is a member of the Alabama Senate, representing the 4th district since November 7, 2018. He is the second-generation owner of the antiques store Southern Accents Architectural Antiques. He is a major supporter of the Alabama abortion ban, which aims to criminalize abortion in the state of Alabama. He is also a member of the Small Business Commission. On December 3, 2024, the Alabama Republican Senate Caucus selected Senator Garlan Gudger as their nominee for Senate President Pro Tempore. The election was held following the retirement of Senator Greg Reed.