A Democrat who made reproductive rights a centerpiece of her campaign in deeply conservative Alabama has won a special election to the Alabama Legislature. Unofficial returns show Marilyn Lands defeated Republican Teddy Powell to win the open legislative seat.
Marilyn Lands, a Democrat who made reproductive rights a centerpiece of her campaign in deep red Alabama, has won a special election to the Alabama Legislature. Marilyn Lands, a Democrat who made reproductive rights a centerpiece of her campaign in deeply conservative Alabama, has won a special election to the Alabama Legislature.
Lands defeated Republican Teddy Powell to win the open legislative seat, according to unofficial returns Tuesday. Powell, a member of the Madison City Council, issued a statement conceding the race and congratulating Lands on her victory. The district represents parts of the cities of Madison and Huntsville, which is home to the Army’s Redstone Arsenal and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center.Alabama gets big game from Mark Sears, beats Grand Canyon 72-61 in March MadnessThe win was a rare victory for Democrats in the Deep South state where Republicans hold all statewide offices and a lopsided majority in the Alabama Legislature.
“This special election is a harbinger of things to come. Republicans across the country have been put on notice that there are consequences to attacks on IVF — from the bluest blue state to the reddest red, voters are choosing to fight for their fundamental freedoms by electing Democrats across the country,” Williams said.
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