After officially clinching the Republican Party nomination for the U.S. Senate, Katie Britt is receiving the formal support of U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).
Britt defeated U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) 63.02% to 36.98% in the June 21 senatorial primary runoff election for the seat currently held by retiring U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa).
Asking his campaign supporters in a Tuesday fundraising email to back Britt’s effort against progressive Democratic Party nominee Will Boyd, Tuberville called on Republicans to galvanize behind her candidacy and stand “united as conservatives.”
“The U.S. Senate race here in Alabama is heating up – the left is desperate to score an upset victory this November,” began the fundraising email, which was sent to Tuberville and Britt supporters. “But I know that standing strong and united as conservatives, we can beat back their attempts to put this seat in Joe Biden’s pocket.”
Touching on Britt’s dominant GOP primary victory, Alabama’s junior senator asserted that the first-time candidate served as an aspirational figure for “the next generation of Alabama conservatives.”
“I’m so proud to stand with AMERICA FIRST WARRIOR Katie Britt in this race! Katie scored an incredible victory in the primary runoff, carrying 66 out of 67 counties,” continued Tuberville in the email. “She is a tireless campaigner who is 100% committed to the fight to save our country, serving as an inspiration to the next generation of Alabama conservatives.”
Tuberville warned that Britt would face a “well-funded National Democrat campaign machine” in the November 8 general election contest.
“Today, I’m asking you to help us send Katie Britt and her team a big boost of support,” added the senator. “I’ve gotten to know Katie well. I know she’ll be an incredible partner in the U.S. Senate. Together, we’ll fight with all we’ve got for our Alabama values like personal responsibility, limited government, and support for law enforcement.”
“And victory in this race will bring us one step closer to taking back the Senate! Thank you for any donation you can send. Let’s show Katie that Team Tuberville is ALL-IN behind her as she takes on the well-funded National Democrat campaign machine,” finished Tuberville’s fundraising email.
In reacting to her candidacy officially holding Tuberville’s support, Britt stated her intention to work alongside the senator to ensure that the GOP becomes the upper chamber’s majority party.
“I am excited to have Senator Tuberville’s support and appreciate Republicans rallying behind my nomination to serve as Alabama’s next U.S. Senator,” said Britt in a statement to Yellowhammer News. “Hardworking American families are hurting right now with crushing inflation, record illegal immigration, and rising violent crime across our nation. President Biden’s radical agenda is on the ballot on November 8, and our state is ready to send a loud message in defense of our values, our future, and the survival of the American Dream.”
She concluded, “Together, we will win in November, help retake the Senate, and save the country we know and love for our children and our children’s children. I look forward to working with Coach as we fight for Alabama’s people and Alabama’s values in the U.S. Senate.”
Dylan Smith is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @DylanSmithAL
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