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A quick snapshot of campaign cash after primaries

Since the June 5 primary, candidates have only been required to file major contribution reports of $25,000 and over, so understanding the financial health of any campaign is difficult to ascertain. In the Lt. Governor’s race, Rep. Will Ainsworth has loaned his campaign $500,000, while his opponent, PSC President Twinkle Cavanaugh, hasn’t reported any new … Continued
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June 21, 2018

Ainsworth gets endorsements from South Alabama

Will Ainsworth’s campaign for lieutenant governor got a boost on Tuesday from several endorsements by public officials from Mobile and Baldwin counties. State Representative Will Ainsworth (R- Guntersville) is running in the July 17 Republican runoff for Lt. Gov. against Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh. Ainsworth held a news conference on Thursday night at … Continued
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June 21, 2018

BCA big primary bet not paying off so well 

Once, an endorsement from the Business Council of Alabama was a clear indication of the frontrunner in a political race, but this changed dramatically during the June 5 primary with BCA losing several high profile races while squandering vast sums of money on losing candidates. Embattled BCA CEO Billy Canary bet big but ended up … Continued
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June 12, 2018

Runoff elections are on July 17

The major party primary runoff elections are being held on July 17. There are a number of high profile offices including lieutenant governor, attorney general, supreme court justice place one, and commissioner of agriculture and industries on the ballot in the Republican primary runoff. There are no statewide races on the ballot in the Democratic … Continued
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June 11, 2018

Ainsworth on making the runoff: “The fight for Alabama’s future is not over”

Republican candidate for lieutenant governor state Representative Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, commented on Tuesday’s primary returns and his place in the Republican runoff election for lieutenant governor on July 17. “Over the last year, we’ve taken on the crooked career politicians in Montgomery and stood up for conservative values,” Ainsworth said. “Tuesday’s results show that we’re … Continued
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June 7, 2018
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There is hope for Alabama

There is hope. It is thin and fragile and has 4th-and-18 odds, but make no mistake about it, there is hope in Alabama for a better future. For better leadership from better leaders who don’t dwell on scare tactics or divide us with racism — leaders who value ethics and who want to serve the … Continued
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June 6, 2018

Ainsworth addresses candidates forum in Dekalb County

On Friday, a number of statewide GOP candidates attended a forum hosted by state Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, and state Sen. Steve Livingston, R-Scottsboro. Among these was State Rep. Will Ainsworth. R-Guntersville, who is running for lieutenant governor. Ainsworth said that his family has built three different businesses and that he is the candidate in … Continued
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June 5, 2018

Alabama Forestry Association makes endorsements

Friday, the Alabama Forestry Association announced its endorsement of candidates for the primary elections to be held on June 5. For Governor AFA endorses Governor Kay Ivey (R). For Lieutenant Governor AFA endorses Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville. For Secretary of State AFA endorses incumbent John Merrill (R). For State Treasurer AFA endorses John McMillan (R). McMillan … Continued
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May 28, 2018

Will Ainsworth campaigns in St. Clair County

Thursday, State Representative Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, campaigned in Pell City with the St. Clair County Republican Party at a lunch meeting. Ainsworth is running for lieutenant governor in the Republican primary. “I voted for Donald Trump,” Ainsworth said, “I currently serve in the Alabama legislature.” Ainsworth praised three St. Clair County elected officials. “I want … Continued
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May 25, 2018