Friday, Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Katie Britt announced that her campaign had landed the endorsement of the Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives (AREA).
AREA is a member-owned federation that consists of 22 electric distribution cooperatives across the state.
Sean Strickler, AREA vice president for public affairs, stated that Britt would prove herself to be a “champion for rural Alabama” as a member of the U.S. Senate.
“Alabama’s electric cooperatives are happy to endorse Katie Britt to serve as the next United States Senator for Alabama,” said Strickler in a release. “Katie has a proven record of fighting to grow good-paying jobs and 21st century opportunity in every corner of our state, and we know that she will be a champion for rural Alabama in the Senate. From expanding high-speed broadband internet access to supporting Main Street in our rural communities, Katie Britt is the clear choice for Alabama families and Alabama’s future.”
In touting AREA’s endorsement of her candidacy, Britt pledged to serve the interests of rural Alabama in the upper chamber and ensure that “no community in our state is forgotten.”
“I’m honored to have the support of Alabama’s electric cooperatives. Over the past 12 months, we have traveled to all 67 counties across Alabama to share our message, listen to hardworking families, and answer their questions,” noted Britt. “The incredible reception we’re seeing in every corner of our state shows that Alabamians clearly know that I am the best candidate to defend Alabama’s values, families, and small businesses. I’m proud to be from the Wiregrass, and I’ll fight for rural Alabama in the Senate, ensuring no community in our state is forgotten.”
She concluded, “It’s time for the next generation of conservatives to step up and save the country we know and love for our children and our children’s children. As Alabama’s next U.S. Senator, I’ll work to ensure every hardworking Alabamian has the opportunity to achieve the American Dream, regardless of their zip code.”
Britt will face U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) in the June 21 GOP primary runoff election. The candidate who receives the GOP nod will face the Democratic Party’s nominee in the November 8 general election to determine who will replace retiring U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa).
Dylan Smith is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @DylanSmithAL
