Control of Alabama's seven-member congressional delegation likely will remain firmly in Republican hands, but not without a contest. Two GOP candidates are in a runoff for the open District 5 seat in north Alabama, and three Republican incumbents and the only Democratic member face opposition in November.
Gov. Kay Ivey, Congressional candidate Katie Britt, Assistant District Attorney Summer Summerford and Dist. 39 Rep. Ginny Shaver all had good nights following Tuesday s GOP primary.
The DeKalb County Democrats hosted a recent meet and greet event at their office in Fort Payne. The event included several statewide office candidates.
Matchups for Congressional races in the May 24 primaries are now finalized. Candidate qualifying was extended to Feb. 11 on guidance from the Alabama Secretary of State’s office regarding a