Editor’s note: This fall, the Lede is reaching out to your elected representatives, asking what they’re anticipating for the 2024 session and what they’re doing to stay in touch with constituents.

Sam Givhan is beginning his second term as the state senator for District 7, representing a large portion of Madison County.

A Republican, he’s been a resident of Huntsville for over 28 years. An attorney, his practice focuses on commercial real estate and acquisitions of rights of way and other issues for the city of Huntsville. He has been involved in some of Alabama’s largest economic development projects.

He recently participated in a question-and-answer session with the Lede.

What were your thoughts about the past legislative session? What do you feel like were the best things to come out of it? Any disappointments?