Dexter Grimsley

Dexter Grimsley (born November 11, 1970) is an American politician who served as a Democrat in the Alabama House of Representatives from the 85th district from 2010 to 2022, representing Henry and Houston counties.^[1][2]

Dexter Grimsley
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 85th district
In office November 3, 2010 – November 10, 2022
Preceded by	Locy Baker
Succeeded by	Rick Rehm
Personal details
Born	(1970-11-11) November 11, 1970 (age 54) Abbeville, Alabama
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Northwestern State University

Grimsley worked as a state probation officer for 19 years, but after being re-elected to a second four-year term as state representative, was told he could not hold two state positions. He has said that he needed to have a second job to support his family financially and was only five years from retirement.^[2]

Grimsley served three terms in the state legislature. He was unseated in 2022 when he was defeated in his bid for re-election by Republican candidate Rick Rehm.^[3] currently coach at Alma mater Abbeville high school