Luther Strange (R-AL)

Background
Luther Strange is the current Junior Senator from the State of Alabama. He awas appointed by the Governor of Alabama on February 9th, 2017 to replace Jeff Sessions. Strange was a lawyer in private practice until he ran for the position of Attorney General of Alabama in 2011, where he served until appointment to the Senate. His political party is Republican, and has been for his entire public career. As a newcomer, he currently does not hold an approval rating by any of the major polling agencies.

Issues
Little is known about the issues that he will champion in the Senate, however during his speech after being appointed, Senator Strange highlighted his service to the State of Alabama in combatting the environmental, labor, and educational regulations but on Alabama during the Obama Administration. Reactions to the appointment speak to the fact that he lies politically close to former Senator, now Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Trump Agenda Relations
Strange has not been on the record about Trump since becoming a Senator, however comments point to his concurrence with most of the policies of Jeff Sessions, who was in agreement with President Trump from very early on in campaigning.

Impact
As the newest member of the Senate it is likely that Senator Strange's impact will be limited for the foreseeable future as he adjusts to life in the Senate. However, it is important to discuss issues with him from early on. Politicians naturally reward loyalty, something you as an activist should not fall prey to, however early positive reinforcement of good behavior is an important tool to keep politicians on your side. Sen. Strange currently sits on the Committee of Argriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Committee on Armed Services, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and the Committee on the Budget.

Campaign Finance
Currently, as of the 2016 Year End Report, Senator Strange has $293,162 cash on hand. $300,000 of his $308,000 was raised through individual donations.

Scorecard,
There is no current scorecards for the Senator.

Contact Points
Senator Strange's website and contact points are currently being set up. We will check regularly to see if they have been completed.