MONTGOMERY — As his U.S. Senate campaign gets underway, former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville met with Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth (R-AL) in the State House on Wednesday.
Tuberville and Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-01) are currently the only announced Republican candidates vying to unseat Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) in 2020 after Ainsworth and Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) both recently decided against running.
Ainsworth – an Auburn grad and avid supporter of the university – sent a tweet out after the meeting, which was held in his office.
Great to meet and visit with @TTuberville today. A tremendous guy with a great vision for our state. Thanks for stopping by coach. pic.twitter.com/R5T2Z5rqBM
— Will Ainsworth (@willainsworthAL) April 24, 2019
Following the meeting, Tuberville told Yellowhammer News, “Great to spend some time with Lt. Governor Ainsworth.”
“I enjoyed talking with him about a range of issues. Appreciate the strong leadership he’s providing for our state on education and workforce development,” he added.
Sean Ross is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn
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