ProgressPAC, the Business Council of Alabama’s political arm, on Thursday announced the endorsement of small business owner and Helena City Council President Pro Tempore Leigh Hulsey in the House District 73 special Republican primary runoff election.
The seat was vacated by former Rep. Matt Fridy’s (R-Montevallo) election to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. HD 73 represents portions of Shelby County, including Alabaster, Helena, Pelham and Montevallo.
Hulsey faces Kenneth Paschal in the runoff, which is scheduled for this coming Tuesday.
“Leigh Hulsey is a proven advocate for growing Alabama jobs, and we are proud to endorse her,” stated Angus Cooper III, chairman of ProgressPAC’s board of directors.
“Her experience and perspective as a Shelby County small business owner would be invaluable in Montgomery, especially as our state tries to rebound strongly from the pandemic,” he continued. “The business community is committed to building a 21st century economy in which all families across Alabama can thrive, and pro-jobs leaders like Leigh Hulsey will help make this a reality.”
Hulsey has served on the Helena City Council since 2008. She is the owner and operator at CrossFit Alabaster.
“As a longtime small business owner, it is an honor to have the business community’s support,” Hulsey said. “If elected by the people of House District 73, I will bring the commonsense conservative values that have guided me in business to the State House every single day. From improving our education system to roads, bridges and broadband, I will work tirelessly to help make my district – and our great state – the best possible place to earn a living and raise a family.”
The Alabama Farmers Federation has also endorsed Hulsey.
Sean Ross is the editor of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn
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