2/7/14 Group Watch: Political Announcements
This week Democratic Senator Tammy Irons of Florence confirmed rumors that she will not seek re-election to the Senate. Senator Irons who previously served two terms in the House announced she will not run in her newly expanded Senate district. The expanded district, which adds more likely Republican voters to her district, was cited as a factor in her decision not to seek re-election. Irons say she plans to devote more attention to her law practice and family. Rumors are rampant that Birmingham area Republican Senator Scott Beason and Clark County Democratic Senator Mark Keahey will also not seek re-election. On Thursday, Montgomery Democratic House member Joe Hubbard announced he would challenge incumbent Republican Luther Strange for Attorney General. The 32 year-old Montgomery attorney and Cumberland Law School graduate has served in the House since 2010.
