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Van Smith wins special election in House District 42

Tuesday, Autauga County Commissioner Van Smith (R) won the special election to fill the vacancy in Alabama House District 42 in Autauga and Chilton Counties. Smith defeated Kenneth Allison Sr. of Jemison. The HD42 seat became open following the death of longtime State Representative Jimmy Martin (R-Clanton). As of press time Van Smith (R) had … Continued
November 6, 2019

House District 42 voters go to the polls today

The special general election for Alabama House District 42 in Chilton and Autauga Counties is today. Polls will open today at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Republican Autauga County Commissioner Van Smith faces Democrat Kenneth Allison Sr. The Alabama House District 42 seat became open following the death of State Rep. Jimmy Martin, … Continued
November 5, 2019

Van Smith wins Republican special primary election in House District 42

Tuesday, Autauga County Commissioner Van Smith won the Republican special primary election to fill the vacancy in Alabama House District 42 in Autauga and Chilton Counties. “Thank you to the voters of District 42 for placing their faith in me,” Smith said in a statement. “I’m honored to be the Republican nominee and will work … Continued
August 21, 2019

Five candidates qualify in House District 42

The qualifying deadline has passed to qualify as a major party candidate for Alabama House of Representatives District 42. HD42 state House seat represents Autauga and Chilton Counties. The seat was made vacant after State Rep. Jimmy Martin, R-Clanton, passed away after a battle with lung cancer. Four Republicans have qualified. These include: Chilton County … Continued
June 19, 2019

Major party qualifying in Alabama House District 42 begins

The Alabama Republican Party announced that qualifying will open for the special election in Alabama House District 42 at 8:30 a.m. CST. Qualifying will close on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. CST. The special primary election for House District 42 will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, with a special primary run-off … Continued
June 13, 2019

Ivey sets dates for House District 42 Special Election

Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation on Monday setting Special Election dates for House District 42, which represents Autauga and Chilton counties. The election’s winner will replace Rep. Jimmy Martin, who passed away from cancer in May. “With a special election set for House District 42, the people of Autauga and Chilton counties can know … Continued
June 11, 2019