Two new candidates are vying for the position of House of Representatives District 15, Yellowhammer News reported. Brad Tompkins and Leigh Hulsey have announced their candidacy to replace state Rep. Allen Farley, who is not seeking reelection. House District 15 includes portions of Shelby and Jefferson Counties.
Leigh Hulsey is on the Helena City Council and owns CrossFit Alabaster. She is the president of the Alabaster Business Alliance and the vice president of campaigns for the Republican Women of North Shelby County.
Hulsey stated, “I love giving back and serving my community, and I would be honored to serve in the Alabama House. We need an outsider who is ready to go to Montgomery and work hard for the people of Alabama.”
Tompkins, who lives in Bessemer, is the owner of the engineering company Automated Solutions, Inc. As a business owner, Tompkins believes his experience as a business owner will help him.
“I’ve never run for office before. This is not something I’ve been planning to do. But when I was approached and asked if I would consider serving in public service, I immediately knew that the time was right for me and my family to give back to our community,” Tompkins commented.
“As a business owner and a member of the Bessemer Industrial Development Board, I’ve seen firsthand how the government can help or hinder economic growth. I want to put my experience in the private sector to work for the people of Jefferson and Shelby counties, specifically in the areas of workforce development and recruiting new jobs to our area,” he continued.
The Republican primary election is scheduled for May 24, 2022.
