Billy Beasley

William M. Beasley (born March 19, 1940)^[1] is an American politician from the state of Alabama. He is a Democratic member of the Alabama Senate, representing the 28th district.

Billy Beasley
Minority Leader of the Alabama Senate
In office October 5, 2017 – January 8, 2019
Preceded by	Quinton Ross
Succeeded by	Bobby Singleton
Member of the Alabama Senate from the 28th district
Incumbent
Assumed office November 3, 2010
Preceded by	Myron Penn
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 84th district
In office 1998 – November 3, 2010
Preceded by	James S. Clark
Succeeded by	Berry Forte
Personal details
Born	(1940-03-19) March 19, 1940 (age 85)
Political party	Democratic
Relatives	Jere Beasley (brother)
Education	Auburn University (BS)

Biography

Beasley graduated from Auburn University in 1962. Prior to his state service, he worked as a pharmacist. He was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 1998. After being consistently reelected, Beasley ran for the Alabama Senate in 2010, and defeated fellow Democrat Johnny Ford. He succeeded Myron Penn, who did not seek reelection.^[2] He considered running for Governor of Alabama in the 2014 election.^[3][4][5] He was minority leader of the senate in 2017 and 2018.^[6]

Beasley is from Clayton, Alabama.^[7] His older brother is former Lieutenant Governor of Alabama Jere Beasley.^[8]

Beasley is a methodist.^[6]

See also

• List of Auburn University people