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FARMPAC-ENDORSED CANDIDATES FARE WELL IN PRIMARY ELECTIONS

FARMPAC-ENDORSED CANDIDATES FARE WELL IN PRIMARY ELECTIONS
June 5, 2018 |

By Jeff Helms

MONTGOMERY, Ala., June 5 — Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell had the privilege of welcoming supporters of Gov. Kay Ivey tonight as she claimed victory in the Republican primary election for governor. Gov. Ivey was among dozens of FarmPAC-endorsed candidates to advance to the November general election. 

“Gov. Ivey has done an outstanding job for the state of Alabama, and voters showed their confidence in her steady leadership,” Parnell said. “She is a long-time friend of Alabama farmers and forest owners. Our members are committed to helping her win a full, four-year term in November.”

Overall, 51 of 78 FarmPAC-endorsed candidates with primary opposition were victorious, while another 19 will compete in runoff elections July 17.

FarmPAC-endorsed candidates winning without a runoff were:

  • Governor — Kay Ivey — Republican
  • Secretary of State — John Merrill — Republican
  • State Treasurer — John McMillan — Republican
  • State Auditor — Jim Zeigler — Republican 
  • Public Service Commission, Place 1 — Jeremy Oden — Republican
  • Public Service Commission, Place 2 — Chip Beeker — Republican
  • Alabama Supreme Court, Place 4 — Jay Mitchell — Republican
  • Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 1 — Richard Minor — Republican
  • Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3 — Bill Cole — Republican
  • U.S. Congress, District 4 — Robert Aderholt — Republican
  • U.S. Congress, District 5 — Mo Brooks — Republican
  • State Senate, District 2 — Tom Butler — Republican
  • State Senate, District 7 — Sam Givhan — Republican
  • State Senate, District 8 — Steve Livingston — Republican
  • State Senate, District 10 — Andrew Jones — Republican
  • State Senate, District 12 — Del Marsh — Republican
  • State Senate, District 21 — Gerald Allen — Republican
  • State Senate, District 33 — Vivian Figures — Democrat
  • State Senate, District 34 — Jack Williams — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 4 — Parker Moore — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 9 — Scott Stadthagen — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 10 — Mike Ball — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 12 — Corey Harbison — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 14 — Tim Wadsworth — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 16 — Kyle South — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 18 — Jamie Kiel — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 19 — Laura Hall — Democrat
  • State House of Representatives, District 22 — Ritchie Whorton — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 23 — Tommy Hanes — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 27 — Wes Kitchens — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 31 — Mike Holmes — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 32 — Barbara Boyd — Democrat
  • State House of Representatives, District 33 — Ron Johnson — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 45 — Dickie Drake — Republican​
  • State House of Representatives, District 48 — Jim Carns — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 49 — April Weaver — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 55 — Rod Scott — Democrat
  • State House of Representatives, District 56 — Louise Alexander — Democrat
  • State House of Representatives, District 58 — Rolanda Hollis — Democrat
  • State House of Representatives, District 59 — Mary Moore — Democrat
  • State House of Representatives, District 64 — Harry Shiver — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 65 — Elaine Beech — Democrat
  • State House of Representatives, District 67 — Prince Chestnut — Democrat
  • State House of Representatives, District 69 — Kelvin Lawrence — Democrat
  • State House of Representatives, District 73 — Matt Fridy — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 76 — Thad McClammy — Democrat
  • State House of Representatives, District 85 — Dexter Grimsley — Democrat
  • State House of Representatives, District 87 — Jeff Sorrells — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 89 — Wes Allen — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 97 — Adline Clarke — Democrat
  • State House of Representatives, District 99 — Sam Jones — Democrat

FarmPAC-endorsed candidates advancing to a July 17 runoff were:

  • Lt. Governor — Will Ainsworth — Republican
  • Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries — Rick Pate — Republican
  • Alabama Supreme Court, Place 1 — Brad Mendheim — Republican
  • Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, Place 1 — Christy Edwards — Republican
  • Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 2 — Chris McCool — Republican
  • U.S. Congress, District 2 — Martha Roby — Republican
  • State Board of Education, District 2 — Melanie Hill — Republican
  • State Senate, District 13 — Randy Price — Republican
  • State Senate, District 26 — John Knight — Democrat
  • State Senate, District 32 — Chris Elliott — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 17 — Tracy Estes — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 30 — Craig Lipscomb — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 38 — Debbie Wood — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 77 — Malcolm Calhoun — Democrat
  • State House of Representatives, District 81 — Terry Martin — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 82 — Pebblin Warren — Democrat
  • State House of Representatives, District 83 — Patsy Jones — Democrat
  • State House of Representatives, District 91 — Rhett Marques — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 102 — Willie Gray — Republican

FarmPAC-endorsed candidates who offered themselves for public service but were unsuccessful in their primary bids were: 

  • Attorney General — Alice Martin — Republican
  • Alabama Supreme Court, Chief Justice — Lyn Stuart – Republican
  • Alabama Court of Civl Appeals, Place 2 — Terri Thomas — Republican
  • State Board of Education, District 8 — Rich McAdams — Republican
  • State Senate, District 4 — Paul Bussman — Republican
  • State Senate, District 25 — Ronda Walker— Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 3 — Humphrey Lee — Republican
  • State House of Representatives, District 39 — T.J. Maloney — Republican

Endorsed candidates without primary opposition were not listed. FarmPAC advisory trustees are expected to meet later this week to recommend endorsements in other runoff races.

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