State Rep. Will Dismukes announced he will not seek re-election to a second term. The Prattville resident said he would serve out his term, the Montgomery Advertiser reported.
Dismukes stated, “I want to thank the people of Autauga and Elmore county for supporting me through four years as their representative. I have three small children, and it’s time for me to give all my focus to my family and my business.”
“The Lord will let me know when it’s time to once again get involved in public service in some capacity. I want to thank my family for the sacrifice they have given in my time as representative. To serve the people of District 88 has been the honor of a lifetime,” Dismukes concluded.
In July 2020, photos were posted on social media showing Dismukes attending a celebration for Nathan Bedford Forrest, a leader in the Confederate Army and the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan. He resigned as a pastor of a Prattville church following the controversy.
The following month, Dismukes was arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from a flooring company where he once worked. Dismukes has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
“My attorney, family, and I all feel confident in the way my case is moving, and I will give more comment at a future time when I can,” he stated.
The Legislature begins its session on January 11.
