Lea Fite

Lea Fite (January 4, 1955 – October 26, 2009) was an Alabama state legislator. Fite was elected as a Democrat to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2002. He attended Jacksonville State University and was a supermarket owner. Fite died of a seizure on October 26, 2009.

Lea Fite was instrumental in passing legislation in the Alabama House of Representatives to close a loophole denying coverage to victims of breast and cervical cancer.

Fite was known for bridging the gap between Republicans and Democrats in the Alabama Legislature.

Fite was a politician reminiscent of better times. He was deeply connected with his constituents, and served the community both in a capacity as a politician and local community member.

References

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  2. ↑ "Welcome to the Alabama State Legislature". Archived from the original on August 12, 2009. Retrieved October 26, 2009.
  3. ↑ "Anniston Star - In memory of Rep Lea Fite". Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Anniston Star - In memory of Rep Lea Fite". Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Political Parlor - There's a lot more to it". July 15, 2021.