
Democrats Register Key Win in Alabama House Special Election
Published on March 27, 2024
Democrat Marilyn Lands, who aggressively campaigned for abortion access, won a special election in the Alabama Legislature on March 26. The issue has become a hot button after a recent state Supreme Court ruling threatening IVF centers. Ms. Lands won a state House seat representing District 10 beating Republican Teddy Powell in a victory celebrated by Democrats, who claim the state has issued extreme laws against abortion. The special election was conducted when the seat was left vacant after former Rep. David Cole, a Republican, pleaded guilty to voter fraud. Ms. Lands, a licensed professional counselor, had run and lost to Mr. Cole in 2022....
