(DCWatchdog.com) – In a surprising turn of events for very conservative red state representatives, Decision Desk HQ anticipates that Democratic candidate Marilyn Lands will win the special election for Alabama State House District 10.
Lands, a licensed professional counselor, outpaced Republican Teddy Powell, a Madison City Council member, to claim the seat left vacant after former Representative David Cole (R) pleaded guilty to voter fraud last year.
The race in the Huntsville area got significant attention while Lands emphasized issues like abortion and in vitro fertilization (IVF). This came just after IVF services were briefly halted statewide following a state Supreme Court ruling that classified frozen embryos as children.
Afterward, lawmakers quickly passed legislation to address civil and criminal liability for IVF providers, which prompted some health care providers to resume services.
Lands gave a strong message following her victory, stating, “Today, Alabama women and families sent a clear message that will be heard in Montgomery and across the nation. Our legislature must repeal Alabama’s no-exceptions abortion ban, fully restore access to IVF, and protect the right to contraception.”
Lands also expressed gratitude to her campaign team and volunteers for their support.
The political landscape of the state House district is noteworthy due to its purplish political leanings in a predominantly red state. Observers were intrigued to see if the issues of IVF and abortion would influence voters in this unique Alabama district.
President of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) Heather Williams described the election outcome as a “political earthquake.”
She emphasized that “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…”
She continued, “… [f]rom the bluest blue state to the reddest red, voters are choosing to fight for their fundamental freedoms by electing Democrats across the country.”
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