Harry Shiver

Harry Shiver (born July 13, 1946) is an American politician. He is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 64th District, serving since 2006. He is a member of the Republican party.[1][2] After the 2018 Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, Shiver came out against a proposal to arm teachers in Alabama, arguing that most women, and female teachers in particular, "are scared of guns," and should not be expected to carry them in classrooms.[3]

Harry Shiver
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
from the 64th district
Assumed office
January 16, 2007
Preceded byGreg Albritton
Personal details
Born (1946-07-13) July 13, 1946
Bay Minette, Alabama, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Jean
ResidenceBay Minette, Alabama
Alma materLivingston University (B.S.)
Troy University (M.S.)

References

  1. "Harry Shiver". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  2. http://al--ala.capwiz.com/ala/al/bio/id/52096
  3. Vollers, Anna Claire (March 15, 2018). "Alabama lawmaker: We shouldn't arm teachers because most are women". AL.com. Retrieved March 15, 2018.


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