By Jeff Helms
Alabama Farmers Federation today congratulated endorsed candidates on hard-fought victories in Tuesday’s general election. Of 153 candidates recommended for endorsement by the organization’s grassroots leaders, 151 were elected or re-elected.
Federation President Jimmy Parnell said Tuesday’s results show voters want elected officials who listen to their constituents and offer common-sense solutions to the challenges facing the state and nation.
“From the top of the ticket to the bottom, successful candidates got out of Montgomery and Washington and spent time with real people,” Parnell said. “Despite being one of the most popular governors in America, Gov. Kay Ivey crisscrossed the state announcing the creation of jobs. Katie Britt energized Federation members by traveling thousands of miles to meet with them on their farms and at county meetings. Greg Cook overcame almost nonexistent name recognition to earn a seat on the Alabama Supreme Court by meeting voters face-to-face, and Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate won a second term by putting boots on the ground and responding to the needs of farmers.”
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