AL-SEN: Alabama attorney general (R) launches bid for Tuberville Senate seat
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) on Thursday launched his bid for Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R) Senate seat, pitching himself as a fighter for the state and a close ally of President Trump.
Marshall made the announcement in a video posted Thursday, featuring multiple instances of Trump praising him and reports of him meeting with White House officials. The video also includes clips about his efforts to oppose the Biden administration, concern about the effects of southern border crossings and support for law enforcement to fight crime.
“Steve is the senator our state needs and our president can count on,” the narrator states.
Marshall’s candidacy — after Tuberville decided against pursuing a second term in office to instead seek the governor’s mansion — comes as no surprise. The state’s top lawyer previously said he would consider running for the seat if Tuberville ran for governor and the Senate has been an “overlay interest” as he’s worked as attorney general.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5323987-alabama-steve-marshall-senate-bid/