Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh
Twinkle Cavanaugh | |
|---|---|
| President of the Alabama Public Service Commission | |
| In office November 7, 2012 – June 1, 2025 | |
| Governor | Robert J. Bentley Kay Ivey |
| Preceded by | Lucy Baxley |
| Succeeded by | Cynthia Almond |
| Member of the Alabama Public Service Commission Place 1 | |
| In office January 17, 2011 – November 7, 2012 | |
| Governor | Robert J. Bentley |
| Preceded by | Jan Cook |
| Succeeded by | Jeremy Oden |
| Chair of the Alabama Republican Party | |
| In office February 12, 2005 – February 10, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Marty Connors |
| Succeeded by | Mike Hubbard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Twinkle Andress March 10, 1966 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jeff Cavanaugh |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Auburn University (BA) |
Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (born March 10, 1966)[1] is an American politician. A member of the Alabama Republican Party, she served as president of the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) from 2012 to 2025.[2]
Career
Cavanaugh served as the chair of the Alabama Republican Party from 2005 to 2007.[1][3][4]
She was first elected to the PSC in 2010, and was elected as PSC president in 2012, defeating incumbent Democratic president Lucy Baxley.[5][6][7] Under her leadership, the PSC has been criticized for its failure to improve high energy prices in the state.[8][9]
She ran for Lieutenant Governor in 2018, but ultimately lost to Will Ainsworth.[10]
In 2025, she was appointed to be the USDA state director of rural development by Donald Trump.[11] She resigned as PSC president on June 1.[12]
Personal life
She is married to Jeff Cavanaugh, and has three children.[13]
References
- ^ a b "Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (R)". WBHM. 14 February 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ "AP Interview: Alabama's last Democrat reviews career". 10 November 2012.
- ^ "Cavanaugh only Candidate for Alabama Republican Chairmanship". 8 February 2005.
- ^ "Hubbard new GOP chairman".
- ^ "Other state officials sworn in".
- ^ Rocha, Alander. "Twinkle Cavanaugh leaves Public Service Commission for Trump administration job". Alabama Reflector. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ "Moore beats Vance to reclaim chief justice post". Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ Lyman, Brian (3 September 2024). "The complacency of the Alabama Public Service Commission". Alabama Reflector. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ "Twinkle Cavanaugh refuses to interview with ABC 33/40 regarding power bill complaints". ABC 33/40 News. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ "What is Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh's real name?". AL.com. 18 July 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ Everett, Grayson. "Twinkle Cavanaugh appointed by Trump administration as USDA rural development chief for Alabama". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ "Twinkle Cavanaugh resigning from Alabama Public Service Commission for Trump Administration job". AL.com. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ "President Cavanaugh's Bio". Alabama Public Service Commission. Archived from the original on December 22, 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2025.