Here’s everyone the NRA has endorsed in the 2018 election cycle
An endorsement from the NRA‘s Political Action Committee, the NRA Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF), can be a game changer for many candidates. “When provided with the facts, the nation’s elected officials will recognize that “gun control” schemes are an infringement on the Second Amendment and a proven failure in fighting crime” says the fund. “The importance of this premise lies in the knowledge that, as one U.S. Congressman put it: ‘The gun lobby is people.’” The NRA-PVF makes its decisions based on voting records, public statements and their responses to their NRA-PVF questionnaire. Here are the candidates who the NRA has endorsed, who they believe will stand up for Alabamian’s Second Amendment rights: Statewide races Governor: Kay Ivey Attorney General: Steve Marshall Agricultural Commissioner: Gerald Dial State Senate Races District 4: Paul Bussman District 6: Larry Stutts District 8: Steve Livingston District 10: Mack N. Butler District 12: Del Marsh District 21: Gerald H. Allen District 22: Tom Butler State House Races District 10: Mike Ball District 12: Corey Harbison District 14: Tim Wadsworth District 16: Kyle South District 22: Ritchie Whorton District 23: Tommy Hanes District 31: Mike Holmes District 33: Ronald G. Johnson District 45: Dickie Drake District 48: Jim Carns District 49: April Weaver District 65: Elaine Beech District 88: Jeremy Arthur District 105: Chip Brown
Here’s everyone who the BCA has endorsed in the 2018 election cycle
The Business Council of Alabama (BCA), considers itself Alabama’s foremost voice for business. It is a non-partisan, statewide, business association representing the interests and concerns of nearly 1 million working Alabamians. The BCA works with the Alabama Legislature to promote “pro-business” reforms such as: Tax credits for small business Job creation Incentives for economic development Ethics reform Positive changes in our public education system Here are the candidates who the BCA has endorsed, who they believe will bring the best changes and initiatives for Alabama’s businesses: Statewide Races: Governor: Kay Ivey Lieutenant Governor: Twinkle Cavanaugh Attorney General: Steve Marshall Secretary of State: John Merrill State Treasurer: John McMillan Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries: Rick Pate Judicial Races: Chief Justice: Lyn Stuart Associate Justice Place 1: Sarah Stewart and Brad Mendheim Associate Justice Place 2: Tommy Bryan Associate Justice Place 3: Will Sellers Associate Justice Place 4: Jay Mitchell Court Of Civil Appeals Place 1: Christy Edwards Court Of Civil Appeals Place 2: Judge Terri Thomas Court Of Civil Appeals Place 3: Judge Terry Moore Court Of Criminal Appeals Place 1: Richard Minor Court Of Criminal Appeals Place 2: Chris McCool Court Of Criminal Appeals Place 3: Judge Bill Cole State Senate Races Senate District 2: Tom Butler Senate District 3: Arthur Orr Senate District 5: Greg Reed Senate District 7: Mary Scott Hunter Senate District 12: Del Marsh Senate District 13: Randy Price Senate District 14: Cam Ward Senate District 16: Jabo Waggoner Senate District 17: Shay Shelnutt Senate District 18: Rodger Smitherman Senate District 32: Chirs Elliott State House Races House District 3: Humphrey Lee House District 6: Andy Whitt House District 8: Terri Collins House District 9: Scott Stadthagen House District 13: Connie Rowe House District 14: Richard “Bull” Corry House District 27: Wes Kitchens House District 30: Craig Lipscomb House District 36: Randy Wood House District 39: TJ Maloney House District 40: K.L. Brown House District 41: Corley Ellis House District 42: Jimmy Martin House District 43: Arnold Mooney House District 44: Danny Garrett House District 45: Dickie Drake House District 46: David Faulkner House District 47: David Wheeler House District 48: Jim Carns House District 49: April Weaver House District 50: Jim Hill House District 55: Rod Scott House District 73: Matt Fridy House District 87: Jeff Sorrells House District 88: Jeremy Arthur House District 89: Marcus Paramore House District 96: Matt Simpson House District 102: Willie Gray
Jeremy Arthur announces run for Alabama House District 88
President of the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama, Jeremy Arthur announced Monday he is running for the Alabama House of Representative District 88 seat, representing portions of Autauga and Elmore counties. Arthur, a Republican from Prattville, led the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce for a decade prior to joining the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama as its president and CEO in 2012. “As a 5th generation Alabamian, I’m proud to call Alabama and District 88 home,” Arthur said. “My neighbors and friends in District 88, and throughout the River Region, have given me so much. I want to repay their trust and will serve with integrity, dedication, and principled leadership.” While he’s never held public office, Arthur is no stranger to serving the community. His record of civic leadership and local community involvement is extensive. He in the past has served as president of the Prattville Rotary Club, campaign chair for the River Region United Way- Autauga County, president of Leadership Autauga, president of the Prattville Baptist Hospital Advisory Council, and president of P.A.S.S. (Peers Are Staying Straight.) He currently serves on the boards of directors for the Prattville YMCA, the Prattville-Autauga Character Coalition, the Prattville Creative and Performing Arts Council, the Autauga County Children’s Policy Council, and the Autauga Education Foundation, among others. “Our communities truly care and look out for each other. The hardworking men and women of District 88 deserve a representative who looks out for their best interests at the State House,” Arthur explained. “I pledge to work every day to ensure our conservative principles are heard and respected in Montgomery.” Statewide, Arthur serves as president of the Voices for Alabama’s Children Board of Directors, serves on the Executive Committee of the Main Street Alabama Board of Directors, the Alabama School Readiness Task Force, the Business Education Alliance, and the Encyclopedia of Alabama. He has also served as a member of several national organizations, including the board of directors of the Auburn University Alumni Association. He served as chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Institute for Organization Management (Southeast). “I admire, respect, and appreciate the citizens of District 88,” added Arthur. “I uniquely understand the needs facing our local area. I will work hard to guarantee that Autauga and Elmore counties have what they need to continue to lead, grow, and succeed.” The District 88 seat is currently held by Rep. Paul Beckman who announced last month he would not seek re-election and is running for the office of probate judge next year in Autauga County.
