Alongside her family, Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Katie Britt cast her ballot in the GOP primary election at Montgomery’s Huntingdon College precinct early Tuesday morning.
After speaking with present media, Britt released a statement reflecting on what she called a “surreal moment” casting a vote for herself in Alabama’s senatorial race.
“It was a surreal moment bubbling in my own name this morning,” noted Britt. “Growing up in Coffee County, I never imagined that I’d be on the ballot to serve as Alabama’s next U.S. Senator. My family and I are truly grateful for the outpouring of support, encouragement, and prayers from people across Alabama.”
Should Britt’s bid to become Alabama’s junior senator prove successful, she would become one of the youngest members of the upper chamber of Congress at age 40.
According to the first-time candidate, “the future of the state” rests upon Tuesday’s Republican primary election ballot.
“Hardworking Alabamians clearly know that I will fight tirelessly to defend our Christian conservative values and advance the America First agenda,” she proclaimed. “The future of our state is on the ballot, and together, we’ll preserve the American Dream for our children and our children’s children.”
Recent polls show Britt leading the hotly contested three-way race, with U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) and U.S. Army veteran Mike Durant sitting in second and third place, respectively.
As no candidate is likely to garner more than 50% of all votes cast Tuesday, a runoff election between the top two vote-getters will take place June 21, 2022.
Dylan Smith is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @DylanSmithAL
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