Hovey is a graduate of Auburn University, and during his time in school he was a student firefighter.

[1] Hovey started his political career serving as a city council member for Auburn, Alabama's 7th ward for 4 years.

[2] In 2022 Hovey decided to run against three time incumbent Tom Whatley in the Republican primary for Alabama's 27th Senate District.

[2] This race would end up being so close the Alabama GOP called it a tie.

[3] Eventually it was decided that Hovey had won by a single vote, but Senator Whatley withdrew from the race before a full recount occurred.