Alabama Farmers Federation Endorses Sen. April Weaver for District 14

August 5, 2025 - SHELBY COUNTY - The Alabama Farmers Federation announced its endorsement today of Sen. April Weaver for Alabama Senate District 14, which covers portions of Bibb, Chilton and Shelby counties.

"April Weaver has been easy to work with because she understands the needs of the farmers and constituents of her district," said John Deloach, president of the Shelby County Farmers Federation. "She has worked hard to represent us well and will continue to do so."

"April Weaver is one of us," said Jeff James, the Bibb County Farmers Federation president. "She works hard and knows exactly the needs of Bibb countians. She's always represented us well in Montgomery, and we know she'll continue to do so."

"April Weaver is a conservative's conservative," said Lynn Harrison, the Chilton County Farmers Federation president. "She makes sure our farmers' and Chilton County's best interests are met in Montgomery, and we're grateful to have her represent us."

Weaver is a registered nurse with B.S. and M.B.A. degrees in business administration. She also has 23 years of experience in hospital administration.

Prior to serving in the Senate, Weaver spent 10 years in the House of Representatives and was the first woman to chair the House Health Committee. Following her time there, she was appointed by President Donald Trump to serve as the Regional IV director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

"It is always an honor to be endorsed by any organization but especially by the Alabama Farmers Federation," said Weaver. "We share the same work ethic and conservative values reflective of District 14, and I look forward to continuing to represent this district with unwavering support."

Weaver and her husband, Darrel, share four children.

The Alabama Farmers Federation is the state's largest farm organization with more than 365,000 members. It uses a true grassroots approach to select candidates, relying on Alabama FarmPAC endorsements from county Farmers Federation boards of directors for local elections.