Voters in Marshall County are heading to the polls to decide their next State Representative for House District 27 after State Sen. Wes Kitchens was elected to District 9. Six Republican candidates are in the race, including former Alabama Secretary of Early Childhood Education Jeana Ross, Arab City Councilman Alan Miller, and U.S. Army veteran Billy Ray Todd. Each candidate is making their case to voters, with issues ranging from small business and workforce development to education quality and combating marxism in schools. If no candidate secures 50% of the vote, a special runoff election will be held on April 30.
Ross, who leads in fundraising, emphasizes her experience and commitment to delivering results for Marshall County. Other candidates like Hancock and Miller are focusing on issues like small businesses and community advocacy. Todd, who faced a physical attack while campaigning, is motivated by concerns about education quality and political attacks on teachers. Lt. Governor of Alabama, Will Ainsworth, has endorsed Ross for the seat.
With the district leaning Republican, the runoff election results will be crucial in determining Marshall County’s future representation. Candidates are urging all registered voters to participate in the election to ensure their voices are heard. As the race unfolds, Marshall County residents are eagerly awaiting the outcome and the impact on their community.
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