Henry Thornton

Henry Thornton is an experienced professional in government and politics, having served as a Government and Politics Reporter for Yellowhammer Multimedia, LLC, where extensive coverage of Alabama's state legislature and federal delegation was conducted. Thornton's background includes roles such as Deputy Director of Ticketing for The Ivey Inauguration and North Alabama Field Representative for Kay Ivey for Governor. Additionally, Thornton has held positions as Executive Staff Assistant and Assistant Director of Field Operations for Tommy Battle for Governor and currently works as a Community Development Regional Manager at Meta. From April 2021 to December 2023, Thornton acted as External Relations Officer for the City of Huntsville, overseeing intergovernmental affairs and coordinating advocacy efforts. Early experience includes an internship at the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama, where Thornton contributed to a successful citywide testing initiative.