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House swears in two new members on first day of legislative session

Tuesday, the Alabama legislature started the 2020 legislative session. The first order of business was to swear in two new members who had won special elections since the 2019 legislative session ended. Republican Charlotte Meadows was elected by Montgomery voters to fill the vacancy created by the sudden death of Dimitri Polizos (R-Montgomery). Republican Van … Continued
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February 5, 2020

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
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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
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November 5, 2019

Alabama Forestry Association endorses House candidate Van Smith

The Alabama Forestry Association endorsed State House candidate Van Smith, R-42, on Tuesday. “We believe that Van Smith is the best candidate to represent District 42,” said Chris Isaacson, AFA executive vice president. “He is a tree farmer as well as a cattle and hay farmer. We believe he understands the issues that the people … Continued
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July 31, 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
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June 19, 2019