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ON ALDA TO GIVE THEM THE GREEN LIGHT. GOVERNOR KAY IVEY HAS ANNOUNCED THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 55. THIS SEAT REPRESENTS PARTS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY HELD BY FRED PLUM. HE RESIGNED AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO WIRE FRAUD, CONSPIRACY AND OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE. THE DEADLINE FOR QUALIFYING WILL BE TUESDAY, JULY 25TH. THE PRIMARY WILL BE ON SEPTEMBER 26TH
Special election announced for Alabama House District later this year
A special election will be held for House District 55, representing parts of Jefferson County, for the seat previously held by Fred Plump after he resigned in May.Plump pleaded guilty to charges by the U.S. Department of Justice of wire fraud and conspiracy and obstruction of justice.The latest: WPBF 25 News coverage on PoliticsThe special election primary will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 26 with the special general election following on Tuesday, Jan. 9.“Those in public office must be held to the highest standard, and it is unfortunate that the good folks in House District 55 have been left without representation due to poor decisions made by the individual who formerly held this seat,” Gov. Kay Ivey said in a statement. “I encourage everyone in this district to get out and vote during this special election to ensure you have a strong voice advocating for you in the Alabama Legislature going forward.” Follow us on social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeTo read the full proclamation, click here.Stay updated on the latest sports updates with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here
A special election will be held for House District 55, representing parts of Jefferson County, for the seat previously held by Fred Plump after he resigned in May.
Plump pleaded guilty to charges by the U.S. Department of Justice of wire fraud and conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
The latest: WPBF 25 News coverage on Politics
The special election primary will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 26 with the special general election following on Tuesday, Jan. 9.
“Those in public office must be held to the highest standard, and it is unfortunate that the good folks in House District 55 have been left without representation due to poor decisions made by the individual who formerly held this seat,” Gov. Kay Ivey said in a statement. “I encourage everyone in this district to get out and vote during this special election to ensure you have a strong voice advocating for you in the Alabama Legislature going forward.”
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To read the full proclamation, click here.
Stay updated on the latest sports updates with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here
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