Gov. Kay Ivey’s reelection bid continues to compile endorsements from not only influential conservative advocacy organizations but from state legislative brass.
Thursday, Ivey landed the endorsements of Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville) and House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) in her bid to serve a second term as Alabama’s chief executive.
In a statement announcing the endorsements, Ivey praised the Republican leaders for their efforts to champion conservative agenda items in their respected chambers.
“Majority Leader Scofield and Majority Leader Ledbetter are dedicated public servants and excellent leaders of the Republican Caucuses in their respective chambers of the legislature,” said Ivey. “I thank them for their endorsement and look forward to working closely with them for another term.”
She continued, “Here in Alabama, we’re standing up for what’s right and defending our conservative Alabama values. We’ve banned transgender sports in schools and made it illegal to give transgender surgeries to children, we’ve banned the teaching of Critical Race Theory, we’ve put into law the strongest pro-life law in the nation and have protected our Second Amendment rights. That’s just to name a few.”
In a second term as governor, Ivey pledged to build upon the economic gains Alabama has experienced thus far under her administration.
“With over 50,000 new jobs, over $25 billion in new business investment, and the lowest unemployment rate in the history of our state – we have one of the best business environments in the entire nation. That’s something that all Alabamians should be proud of, and I appreciate these strong Republican leaders’ work in bringing these results to our state. We’re going to win big on May 24 and continue our state’s historic economic success and defend our freedoms and way of life,” concluded Ivey.
Scofield thanked Ivey for her commitment to expanding high-speed internet services across the Yellowhammer State, something which has been atop the list of legislative priorities for the Senate GOP leader.
“I am pleased to have a great working relationship with Governor Ivey and am proud of the results we have been able to secure for Alabamians,” stated Scofield. “It has been an honor over the years to work alongside her to deliver high-speed internet access to communities across Alabama, especially those in rural areas.”
“The Governor’s ambitious approach toward a range of issues will truly make a historic impact on our state’s future,” he noted. “From expanding broadband, improving our state’s roads and bridges, and fighting for the conservative causes that Alabamians hold dear – the state of Alabama is delivering. The reelection of Kay Ivey as governor will ensure this growth and success continues.”
Ledbetter touted Ivey’s efforts to combat the Biden administration and declared her to be “a proven leader in fighting for our values.”
“Results speak for themselves – and in Alabama, our economy is thriving,” proclaimed Ledbetter. “The economic numbers we’re seeing are beyond question and I give Governor Ivey a tremendous amount of credit for that success. I look forward to continuing to work with her to keep that economic momentum going.”
“Across the nation, conservative values and the American way of life that we hold dear is under constant attack,” he declared. “Whether that be from the disastrous Biden Administration, left-wing radical indoctrination in our children’s schools, and the assault on our innocent, unborn children – the threat is real and the stakes couldn’t be higher. That’s why I’m supporting Kay Ivey for Governor. She is a proven leader in fighting for our values, and she has the grit and resilience to make sure that none of that craziness finds a home in our state.”
In addition to Scofield and Ledbetter, Ivey holds the endorsements of Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) and House Speaker Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia).
Dylan Smith is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @DylanSmithAL
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