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Republican Ben Robbins wins state House District 33 special election
Updated Jan 19, 2021;
Republican Ben Robbins defeated Democrat Fred Crum in Tuesday’s special election for an east Alabama state House seat, 68 percent to 32 percent, according to preliminary results from the Alabama secretary of state’s office.
“We extend our congratulations to Ben Robbins on his apparent victory,” said Alabama Republican Party Chairwoman Terry Lathan in a statement. “A solid conservative, Mr. Robbins will work on behalf of his constituents to promote those values and fight for the issues important to our party. He will be a welcome addition to our majority in Montgomery. We look forward to working with Mr. Robbins and thank him for his willingness to serve,” said Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan.