Jamey Clements announced, on Friday, he is running for the Republican nomination for Alabama House District 62.

Clements said he will support policies that will improve the Alabama’s education system by making the state more autonomous in policy making. He also said he wants Alabama to be more business friendly in order to bring more long-term, stable jobs to the state and Tuscaloosa.

“I believe in small, limited government and will keep that mindset and advocate that position if elected,” Clements said. “I will continue to build on the conservative policies the Republican Party has brought to Montgomery since taking majorities in both houses in 2010.”

Clements does have some competition for the Republican nomination.

Yellowhammer News reported earlier that Alabama football legend Rich Wingo is also vying for the seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. Wingo was one of the linebackers in “The Goal Line Stand” game where Alabama beat Penn State in the 1978 National Championship.

Rep. John Merrill currently serves House District 62, but he is running for Secretary of State in 2014, instead of seeking re-election.

House District 62 covers parts of Southern and Eastern Tuscaloosa.