The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) on Thursday announced its seventh round of endorsements for incumbents seeking reelection to the state legislature.
The state’s preeminent agricultural advocacy organization grants endorsements through FarmPAC, its political action committee.
The following candidates now hold an official endorsement from FarmPAC:
- State Sen. Donnie Chesteen (R-Geneva)
- State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman)
- State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road)
- State Rep. Ben Robbins (R-Sylacauga)
- State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise)
- State Rep. Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa)
Dale County Farmers Federation president Chris Carroll praised Chesteen for his support of his district’s farming interests.
“Sen. Chesteen has done an outstanding job in the Senate,” proclaimed Carroll. “He is plugged into the agricultural community and will continue to represent our needs in Montgomery.”
Ben Haynes, Cullman County Farmers Federation president, suggested that Gudger’s business experience had proven beneficial to the senator’s service in the legislature.
“Sen. Gudger is a leading businessman in our community,” stated Haynes. “He knows the needs of the businesses of this district and will work hard to represent them.”
Crenshaw County Farmers Federation president Tony Beck spoke to Barfoot’s work ethic and expressed gratitude for his service to the agricultural community.
“Sen. Barfoot does an excellent job for the people of District 25,” declared Beck. “He is a hard-worker in the Senate, and we appreciate his representation of agriculture in our district.”
Justin Lackey, Talladega County Farmers Federation president, stated that Robbins had “proven he has great abilities in the Legislature.” Lackey added, “He has quickly become a leader in the House of Representatives, and we are proud to support him.”
Carl Sanders, Coffee County Farmers Federation president, indicated that Marques had placed emphasis on working to meet the needs of his district’s farmers.
“Rep. Marques cares about the work of the farmers in our district,” stated Sanders. “He works hard for us and represents agriculture well.”
Tuscaloosa County Farmers Federation president Jim Lavender asserted that England held “a strong voice in the Legislature.” Lavender added, “He is accessible, works hard and appreciates the work of the farmers in this state.”
ALFA’s first, second, third and fourth strings of legislative endorsements can be found here, here, here and here. The fifth and sixth rounds of endorsements can be found here and here.
Additionally, the federation earlier this year announced its endorsements of candidates seeking election to federal and statewide offices.
Dylan Smith is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @DylanSmithAL
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