Vote for the candidates who’ll add Alabama jobs and help us keep the ones we have.
Special interest groups continue to fight to dismantle the free enterprise system and promote costly regulations, frivolous lawsuits, unfair labor laws, and other negative actions that threaten Alabama’s pro-jobs economy.
Why are pro-jobs candidates so important?
Legislative success happens when the right people are elected, and that’s what this voter guide is all about — electing candidates who understand the issues and are not afraid to step up and lead Alabama in the right direction. The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and ProgressPAC remain committed to fighting for Alabama’s future by endorsing pro-jobs candidates who will help lead Alabama in the right direction.
Statewide Races
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Governor - Kay Ivey
The Ivey Administration has already overseen over $32 billion in new capital investment in the Yellowhammer State, as well as over 65,000 new jobs created. Alabama has also been recognized as the best business climate in the nation during this time, recorded the lowest unemployment rate in state history and received numerous economic development honors. Governor Ivey has tackled the state’s toughest issues head-on, from infrastructure to education.
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Lt. Governor - Will Ainsworth
Lt. Governor Ainsworth has been a vocal champion for workforce development and a wide array of job creating initiatives during his time in office. He is a strong advocate of our military service men and women, chairing the Military Stability Commission. He also chairs the national Aerospace States Association and the Alabama Small Business Commission.
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Attorney General - Steve Marshall
As attorney general, Marshall has worked tirelessly to protect consumers, promote safe communities, weed out corruption and combat the opioid crisis.
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Secretary of State - Wes Allen
Allen is a Republican from Troy, Alabama. He was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2018 where he represented House District 89. Prior to his service in the Legislature, Allen served as probate judge of Pike County where he oversaw 18 elections. Allen holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama and a graduate degree from Troy University.
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State Treasurer - Young Boozer
Young Boozer was appointed by Governor Kay Ivey, effective October 1, 2021, to fulfill the previous Treasurer’s unexpired term through 2022. He was elected to his first four-year term on November 2, 2010 and was unopposed and reelected for a second term on November 4, 2014. Boozer is an experienced candidate with a reputation of being an ally to businesses.
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Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries - Rick Pate
Pate brings his background as a longtime small business owner to Ag & Industries, having operated Pate Landscape for over three decades. He is also the former mayor of Lowndesboro. Pate received his bachelor’s degree from Auburn University’s College of Agriculture.
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Supreme Court - Place 5 - Greg Cook
Greg Cook is a 30-year practicing attorney with extensive experience in the law. He is an Air Force veteran who reached the rank of Captain during his service. Greg has spent years working as a volunteer lawyer for the Republican party where he has tried election law cases and handled election disputes. In 2020, Greg was elected as a delegate for President Trump to the Republican National Convention. Greg’s personal life includes many years of service as a leader in the Boy Scouts Alabama Council. He is also a Deacon for Dawson Baptist Church. A fun fact about Greg is that he is the author of a widely respected 2,000-page book on court rules.
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Supreme Court - Place 6 - Kelli Wise
Wise was first elected as an associate justice in 2010 and was then reelected in 2016. She previously served on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals from 2001 until her ascension to the Supreme Court. Wise earned her undergraduate degree from Auburn University, a Master of Public Administration from Auburn University at Montgomery and her JD from the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law at Faulkner University.
Greg Cook offers stability for Alabama’s businesses
Greg Cook shares more information on his campaign and why he’s the 2022 pro-jobs candidate for a seat on the Alabama Supreme Court.
Learn more at www.cookforcourt.com
Wes Allen is prepared and experienced to serve Alabama
Rep. Wes Allen explains how his experiences as a probate judge and as a member of the Alabama Legislature have prepared him to serve the public and assist businesses of all types and sizes in the Secretary of State’s office.
Learn more at electwesallen.com
Federal Races
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U.S. Senate - Katie Britt
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Congressional District 1 - Jerry Carl
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Congressional District 2 - Barry Moore
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Congressional District 3 - Mike Rogers
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Congressional District 4 - Robert Aderholt
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Congressional District 5 - Dale Strong
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Congressional District 6 - Gary Palmer
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Congressional District 7 - Terri Sewell
Alabama Senate Races
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District 1 - Tim Melson
Representing Lauderdale, Limestone, and Madison Counties.
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District 2 - Tom Butler
Representing Limestone and Madison Counties.
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District 3 - Arthur Orr
Representing Limestone, Madison, and Morgan Counties.
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District 4 - Garlan Gudger
Representing Cullman, Marion, and Winston Counties.
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District 5 - Greg Reed
Representing Fayette, Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, Walker, Lamar, and Winston Counties.
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District 6 - No Current Endorsement
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District 7 - Sam Givhan
Representing Madison County.
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District 8 - Steve Livingston
Representing DeKalb, Jackson, and Madison Counties.
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District 9 - Clay Scofield
Representing Blount, DeKalb, Madison, and Marshall Counties.
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District 10 - Andrew Jones
Representing Cherokee, DeKalb, and Etowah Counties.
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District 11 – Lance Bell
Representing Shelby, St. Clair, and Talladega Counties.
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District 12 - Keith Kelly
Representing Calhoun and Talladega Counties.
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District 13 - Randy Price
Representing Chambers, Clay, Cleburne, Lee, and Randolph Counties.
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District 14 – April Weaver
Representing Bibb, Chilton, and Shelby Counties.
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District 15 - Dan Roberts
Representing Shelby and Jefferson Counties.
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District 16 - Jabo Waggoner
Representing Jefferson and Shelby Counties.
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District 17 - Shay Shelnutt
Representing Blount, Jefferson, and St. Clair Counties.
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District 18 - Rodger Smitherman
Representing Jefferson County.
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District 19 - Merika Coleman
Representing Jefferson County.
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District 20 – Linda Coleman-Madison
Representing Jefferson County
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District 21 - Gerald Allen
Representing Lamar, Pickens, and Tuscaloosa Counties.
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District 22 - Greg Albritton
Representing Baldwin, Clarke, Escambia, Monroe, and Washington Counties.
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District 23 - Robert Stewart
Representing Butler, Conecuh, Dallas, Lowndes, Marengo, Monroe, Perry, and Wilcox Counties.
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District 24 - Bobby Singleton
Representing Choctaw, Greene, Hale, Marengo, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa Counties.
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District 25 - Will Barfoot
Representing Crenshaw, Elmore, and Montgomery Counties.
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District 26 – Kirk Hatcher
Representing Montgomery County
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District 27 - Jay Hovey
Representing Lee, Russell, and Tallapoosa Counties.
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District 28 – Billy Beasley
Representing Barbour, Bullock, Henry, Houston, Macon, and Russell Counties.
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District 29 - Donnie Chesteen
Representing Dale, Geneva, and Houston Counties.
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District 30 - Clyde Chambliss
Representing Autauga, Chilton, Coosa, Elmore, and Tallapoosa Counties.
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District 31 – Josh Carnley
Representing Coffee, Covington, Dale, and Pike Counties.
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District 32 - Chris Elliott
Representing Baldwin County.
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District 33 - No Current Endorsement
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District 34 - Jack Williams
Representing Mobile County.
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District 35 - David Sessions
Representing Mobile County.
Alabama House Races
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District 1 - Phillip Pettus
Representing Lauderdale County.
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District 2 - Jason Black
Representing Lauderdale and Limestone Counties
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District 3 – Kerry Underwood
Representing Colbert, Lauderdale, and Lawrence Counties
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District 4 - Parker Moore
Representing Limestone and Morgan Counties.
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District 5 - Danny Crawford
Representing Limestone County.
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District 6 - Andy Whitt
Representing Limestone and Madison Counties.
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District 7 - No Current Endorsement
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District 8 - Terri Collins
Representing Morgan County.
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District 9 – Scott Stadthagen
Representing Cullman, Marshall, and Morgan Counties.
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District 10 – David Cole
Representing Cullman, Marshall, and Morgan Counties.
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District 11 - Randall Shedd
Representing Blount, Cullman, Marshall, and Morgan Counties.
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District 12 - Corey Harbison
Representing Cullman County.
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District 13 - Matt Woods
Representing Blount and Walker Counties.
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District 14 - Tim Wadsworth
Representing Cullman, Jefferson, Walker, and Winston Counties.
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District 15 - Leigh Hulsey
Representing Jefferson and Shelby Counties.
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District 16 - Kyle South
Representing Fayette, Jefferson, Lamar, and Tuscaloosa Counties.
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District 17 – Tracy Estes
Representing Lamar, Marion, and Winston Counties.
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District 18 – Jamie Kiel
Representing Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale Counties.
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District 19 - Laura Hall
Representing Madison County.
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District 20 – James Lomax
Representing Madison County.
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District 21 - Rex Reynolds
Representing Madison County.
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District 22 - No Current Endorsement
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District 23 – Mike Kirkland
Representing DeKalb and Jackson Counties.
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District 24 - Nathaniel Ledbetter
Representing DeKalb County.
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District 25 – Phillip Rigsby
Representing Limestone and Madison Counties.
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District 26 – Brock Colvin
Representing DeKalb and Marshall Counties.
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District 27 - Wes Kitchens
Representing Blount, DeKalb, and Marshall Counties.
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District 28 - No Current Endorsement
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District 29 – Mark Gidley
Representing Calhoun, DeKalb, and Etowah Counties.
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District 30 - Craig Lipscomb
Representing Etowah and St. Clair Counties.
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District 31 – Troy Stubbs
Representing Elmore and Autauga Counties.
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District 32 - Barbara Boyd
Representing Calhoun and Talladega Counties.
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District 33 - Ben Robbins
Representing Coosa and Talladega Counties.
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District 34 – David Standridge
Representing Blount and Marshall Counties.
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District 35 - Steve Hurst
Representing Calhoun, Clay, and Talladega Counties.
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District 36 - Randy Wood
Representing Calhoun, St. Clair, and Talladega Counties.
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District 37 - No Current Endorsement
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District 38 - Debbie Wood
Representing Chambers and Lee Counties.
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District 39 - Ginny Shaver
Representing Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, and DeKalb Counties.
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District 40 - Chad Robertson
Representing Calhoun County.
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District 41 - Corley Ellis
Representing Shelby County.
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District 42 - Van Smith
Representing Autauga and Chilton Counties.
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District 43 – Arnold Mooney
Representing Shelby County.
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District 44 - Danny Garrett
Representing Jefferson County.
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District 45 - Susan Dubose
Representing Jefferson and Shelby Counties.
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District 46 - David Faulkner
Representing Jefferson County.
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District 47 - Mike Shaw
Representing Jefferson County.
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District 48 – Jim Carns
Representing Jefferson and Shelby Counties.
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District 49 - Russell Bedsole
Representing Bibb, Chilton, and Shelby Counties.
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District 50 - Jim Hill
Representing St. Clair County.
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District 51 - No Current Endorsement
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District 52 - No Current Endorsement
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District 53 - Anthony Daniels
Representing Madison County.
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District 54 - Neil Rafferty
Representing Jefferson County.
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District 55 – Rod Scott
Representing Jefferson County.
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District 56 - Ontario Tillman
Representing Jefferson County.
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District 57 - Patrick Sellers
Representing Jefferson County.
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District 58 – Rolanda Hollis
Representing Jefferson County.
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District 59 - No Current Endorsement
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District 60 – Juandalynn Givan
Representing Jefferson County
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District 61 – Ron Bolton
Representing Tuscaloosa and Pickens Counties.
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District 62 – Bill Lamb
Representing Tuscaloosa County.
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District 63 – Cynthia Almond
Representing Tuscaloosa County.
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District 64 – Donna Givens
Representing Baldwin and Monroe Counties.
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District 65 - Brett Easterbrook
Representing Choctaw, Clarke, and Washington Counties.
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District 66 - Alan Baker
Representing Escambia and Baldwin Counties.
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District 67 – Prince Chestnut
Representing Dallas and Perry Counties.
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District 68 - Thomas Jackson
Representing Clarke, Conecuh, Marengo and Monroe counties.
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District 69 - Kelvin Lawrence
Representing Autauga, Lowndes, Montgomery, and Wilcox Counties.
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District 70 - Chris England
Representing Tuscaloosa County.
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District 71 - A.J. McCampbell
Representing Greene, Marengo, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa Counties.
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District 72 – Curtis Travis
Representing Bibb, Greene, Hale, Marengo and Perry counties.
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District 73 – Kenneth Paschal
Representing Shelby County.
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District 74 - Charlotte Meadows
Representing Montgomery County.
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District 75 - Reed Ingram
Representing Elmore and Montgomery Counties.
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District 76 - Penni McClammy
Representing Montgomery County.
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District 77 – TaShina Morris
Representing Montgomery County.
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District 78 – Kenyatte’ Hassell
Representing Montgomery County.
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District 79 - Joe Lovvorn
Representing Lee County.
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District 80 - Chris Blackshear
Representing Lee and Russell Counties.
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District 81 - Ed Oliver
Representing Chilton, Coosa, and Tallapoosa Counties.
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District 82 - Pebblin Warren
Representing Lee, Macon, and Tallapoosa Counties.
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District 83 - Jeremy Gray
Representing Lee and Russell Counties.
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District 84 - No Current Endorsement
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District 85 - Dexter Grimsley
Representing Henry and Houston Counties.
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District 86 - Paul Lee
Representing Houston County.
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District 87 - Jeff Sorrells
Representing Geneva and Houston Counties.
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District 88 – Jerry Starnes
Representing Autauga and Elmore Counties.
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District 89 – Marcus Paramore
Representing Pike and Dale County.
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District 90 - Chris Sells
Representing Butler, Coffee, Conecuh, Crenshaw, and Montgomery Counties.
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District 91 - Rhett Marques
Representing Coffee County.
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District 92 - Matthew Hammett
Representing Coffee, Covington and Escambia counties.
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District 93 - Steve Clouse
Representing Dale and Houston Counties.
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District 94 - Jennifer Fidler
Representing Baldwin County.
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District 95 – Frances Holk-Jones
Representing Baldwin County.
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District 96 - Matt Simpson
Representing Baldwin and Mobile Counties.
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District 97 - Adline Clarke
Representing Mobile County.
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District 98 - Napoleon Bracy
Representing Mobile County.
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District 99 – Sam Jones
Representing Mobile County.
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District 100 - Mark Shirey
Representing Mobile County
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District 101 - Chris Pringle
Representing Mobile County.
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District 102 - Shane Stringer
Representing Mobile County.
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District 103 - Barbara Drummond
Representing Mobile County.
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District 104 - Margie Wilcox
Representing Mobile County.
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District 105 - Chip Brown
Representing Mobile County.
Alabama Constitutional Amendments
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Ballot Proposal: Ratification of the Constitution of Alabama 2022
This ballot measure proposes the ratification of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, which is a recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, prepared in accordance with Amendment 951 and accomplishes the following actions: arranging the constitution so that similar subjects are located together; removing racist language; deleting repeated or repealed portions/language; placing all amendments which deal with economic development together; and arranging local amendments by county.
YES
Amendment 1
This amendment would enact “Aniah’s Law” and provide that, prior to a conviction, a person is not entitled to bail if the person is charged with capital murder, murder, kidnapping 1st, rape 1st, sodomy 1st, sexual torture, domestic violence 1st, human trafficking 1st, burglary 1st, arson 1st, robbery 1st, terrorism when the specified offense is a Class A felony other than murder, or aggravated child abuse of a child under the age of six years.
YES
Amendment 2
This amendment will make clear that the state, a county, or a city/town may grant federal funds or other state funding to any public or private organization to expand access to high-speed Internet (broadband).
YES
Amendment 7
Currently, the Alabama Constitution provides that some counties and cities/towns may use public funds to sell public property, lend their credit, or become indebted for economic development purposes. Amendment 7 will give all counties and cities/towns those same powers. Currently, the governing body is required to give notice of its proposed action in the newspaper having the largest circulation in the county or city/town. Amendment 7 will allow the public notice to be given in any newspaper in circulation in the county or city/town.
YES
Amendment 10
This amendment would allow the placement of any other simultaneously ratified amendments into the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 so that each is fully incorporated. It also provides that all unchanged provisions of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 should be interpreted in the same manner as the identical provision in the Constitution of Alabama of 1901. This amendment is contingent on the ratification of the new Constitution of Alabama of 2022.
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