Former Sec. of State Nancy Worley hospitalized, ‘gravely ill’

Former Alabama Secretary of State Nancy Worley is being treated for an undisclosed illness and has been admitted to Baptist Medical Center South, WSFA reported.

Alabama Democratic Conference (ADC) leader Joe Reed confirmed Worley was “gravely ill” but gave no other details. He sent a letter to the ADC about Worley’s illness and asked for prayers.

Worley, 70, served as secretary of state from 2003 to 2007. She lost her re-election in 2006 to Beth Chapman. She went on to serve as chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party from 2013 to 2019.

Democratic party chair Chris England stated on Twitter, “We are thinking of Secretary Worley and those close to her tonight. Please join us as we pray for Nancy’s speedy recovery and peace for her friends and family.”