Alabama state Rep. Jeremy Gray is running for Congress, joining what is becoming an increasingly crowded primary field in the new Democratic-leaning district in the Deep South state. Gray, of Opelika, announced Thursday that he is seeking the Democratic nomination in the 2nd Congressional District. Two other Alabama lawmakers — state Rep.
Gray, of Opelika, is seeking the Democratic nomination for the 2nd Congressional District. Two other Alabama lawmakers — state Rep. Napoleon Bracy of Prichard and state Sen. Kirk Hatcher of Montgomery —“It’s been a long time since people in that area had hope and had someone that really understood the issues in that area,” Gray said. “I’ve been a part of bringing resources to that community through legislation and through funding.
The newly redrawn district stretches across south Alabama from the Mississippi border to the Georgia border, encompassing parts of Mobile, the capital city of Montgomery as well as rural areas. Black residents make up 48.7% of the voting age population, giving it a firm Democratic tilt. Gray, 38, was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2018 and served as minority party whip. He founded a nonprofit in east Alabama named for his great-grandfather that he said aims to be a community resource.in public school gym classes. Gray, a former cornerback at North Carolina State University who also played professionally in Canada, said he was introduced to yoga through football, and that the exercises can provide mental and physical benefits to students.
He said protecting natural resources and improving access to health care, including maternal health care would be among his priorities if elected.
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