Katie Britt

Katie Boyd Britt (born February 2, 1982)[1] is an American attorney, businesswoman, and political candidate who served as president and CEO of the Business Council of Alabama. A member of the Republican Party, Britt is running in the primary for the 2022 United States Senate election in Alabama. Britt served as Senator Richard Shelby's chief of staff from 2016 to 2018.

Katie Britt
Personal details
Born
Katie Boyd

1981/1982 (age 40–41)
Enterprise, Alabama
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Wesley Britt
Children2
EducationUniversity of Alabama (BS, JD)
WebsiteCampaign website

Britt is a graduate of the University of Alabama and the University of Alabama School of Law. After graduating from law school in 2013, Britt worked at the law firm Butler Snow in Montgomery, Alabama.

Early life and education

Britt was born to Julian and Debra Boyd.[2] She was raised outside Fort Rucker and worked at her family's small business throughout her youth.[3] Britt enrolled at the University of Alabama, where she majored in political science and graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Britt received a Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2013.[4]

Career

From 2004 to 2007, Britt worked as press secretary for Senator Richard Shelby. From 2014 to 2021, she worked at the law firm Butler Snow as an attorney. From 2016 to 2018, Britt served as Shelby's chief of staff.[5]

In December 2018, Britt was selected as president and CEO of the Business Council of Alabama.[6] In June 2021, she resigned from these positions at the Business Council amid media speculation of a run for U.S. Senate.[7][8][9]

2022 U.S. Senate election

On June 8, 2021, Britt announced her candidacy in the Republican primary for the 2022 United States Senate election in Alabama.[10][11] As a Senate candidate, Britt has publicly aligned herself with former President Donald Trump.[12] Britt has endorsed Trump's claim of fraud in the 2020 presidential election.[13]

Personal life

Katie Britt is married to Wesley Britt, a former NFL player. They live in Montgomery, Alabama and have two children.[14]

References
  1. Moseley, Brandon (August 11, 2021). "Katie Britt Displeased with Senate Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
  2. Brand, Carole. "ENTERPRISE CLAIMS PROUD DAUGHTERKatie Boyd wins first runner-up in America's Junior Miss". The Southeast Sun. Retrieved 2022-03-23.
  3. Johnson, Lauren. "'We need new blood': U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Katie Britt speaks in Opelika". OANow.com. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
  4. "KATIE BOYD BRITT : CV" (PDF). Butlersnow.com. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
  5. "Katie Britt - Previously held position: Business Council of Alabama (Jan. 2019-2021), President/CEO - Biography | LegiStorm". Legistorm.com. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
  6. "Katie Britt chosen as first woman to lead BCA". al. 2018-12-07. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
  7. "Katie Boyd Britt, possible U.S. Senate candidate, resigns as president of BCA". al. 2021-06-01. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
  8. "Business president resigns, could seek US Senate seat". AP NEWS. 2021-06-01. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
  9. "Katie Boyd Britt Resigns as President & CEO of the Business Council of Alabama, Is U.S. Senate Bid Next?". Alabama News. 2021-06-01. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
  10. Walker, Charlie (2021-06-08). "Katie Britt announces U.S. Senate candidacy". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
  11. "Katie Britt officially announces she's running for Alabama Senate seat". al. 2021-06-08. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
  12. Orr, Gabby; Zanona, Melanie (2022-02-25). "Trump may offer help to Katie Britt in Alabama Senate primary -- even though he's already endorsed Mo Brooks | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved 2022-03-23.
  13. "Katie Britt sees 'fraud' in Trump's election loss, vows to work for Alabama if elected to Senate". al. 2022-03-23. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
  14. "Britt Puts Another Crack in the Glass Ceiling as Chief of Staff – Community Affairs | The University of Alabama". Retrieved 2022-03-18.
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