Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth announced Tuesday that he is endorsing former Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education Secretary Gina Ross in the special election, who held the House District 27 seat from 2014 to 2018.

Ainsworth, who still lives in Guntersville's HD 27 Congressional District, cited Ross' proven leadership, strong moral character and longstanding contributions to public education in Alabama as reasons for his support.

His statement was:

“I have known Gina Ross for a long time and admire her for her high moral standards, traditional values, dedication to her Christian faith, and her determination to improve the state of Alabama for all of us. is evident from her daily life.

As a classroom teacher, Gina taught each student valuable life lessons that they carry with them for the rest of their lives, and as director of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education, she gave children across the state the tools to: There are long-lasting, high-paying, 21st century jobs to fill all day long.

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Her efforts to ensure Alabama remains a national leader in early childhood education will continue to recruit new industries, attract investment, and create more job opportunities for current and generations to come. can do.

After a life of great service to others, Gina is still guided by God to move forward and help make an already great state even better.

I am committed to electing Gina Ross to the Alabama House of Representatives, and I ask my friends, neighbors, and supporters across HD27 to join me in doing the same. ”