Jay Hovey

APR’s top 5 political news stories of 2022

Alabama rarely fails to deliver when it comes to political news. 2022 was no exception.

December 29, 2022

ALFA endorses Hovey for Senate District 27

Hovey won the Republican nomination in a fierce primary run-off.

John H. Glenn

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October 4, 2022

AFA announces three state Senator endorsements

The association is supporting Lance Bell, Jay Hovey and Pete Riehm.

August 15, 2022

Whatley concedes to Hovey 

Whatley, who’s held the seat for the past 12 years, said he plans to spend time with his family and focus on his law practice and other business interests. 

Josh Moon

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July 1, 2022

ALGOP grants Hovey’s request for a rehearing

A rehearing will take place by phone on Thursday evening, giving the two sides one more chance to argue their case.

Josh Moon

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June 29, 2022

Hovey asks for rehearing on District 27 tie decision, Whatley opposes

Hovey cites new information contained in an ALEA press release in his request for the rehearing.

Josh Moon

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June 29, 2022

ALGOP committee declares Whatley-Hovey race a tie, denies two challenges

The party's candidate committee determined that Whatley and Hovey will draw lots to determine a winner.

Josh Moon

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June 26, 2022

Jay Hovey beats Alabama Sen. Tom Whatley by a single vote

The Auburn councilman had been up by four votes after the May 24 primary, but provisional ballots remained to be counted.

Eddie Burkhalter

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June 1, 2022