Thursday, The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) announced another round of endorsements for candidates seeking election to the Alabama House of Representatives, Yellowhammer News reported.
FarmPAC, ALFA’s political arm, helps determine who to endorse. ALFA is Alabama’s largest farm organization representing agricultural and associate members in all 67 Alabama counties.
FarmPAC has endorsed the following candidates.
- Mark Shirey for House District 100
- Brock Colvin for House District 26
- Jennifer Fidler for House District 94
- Mike Kirkland for House District 23
Shirey is an optometrist in West Mobile. He was president of the Alabama Optometric Association and coordinated with state leadership to write legislation for expanded access to eye care services across Alabama.
Colvin is a fifth-generation resident of Marshall County and graduated from the University of Alabama with a double major in finance and economics.
“My background in finance gives me the skill I will need to roll up my sleeves and protect our tax dollars,” Colvin stated. “We are taxed enough. I will work for lower taxes and better fiscal responsibility out of state government.”
Fidler, a Silverhill native, attended Auburn University, where she obtained a degree in Ornamental Horticulture in 1992. She served on the City of Fairhope Planning Commission from 2007 to 2017. With over 25 years of leadership in local government, Fidler retired in 2018 from public service.
Kirkland was born and raised in Jackson county. “I am proud of being a part of our community, and now is the time to do even more,” said Kirkland. “I want to serve the great people of Jackson County and be their voice in Montgomery.”
ALFA began announcing state legislative endorsements last October.
The primary election will take place on May 24, 2022.
