On Wednesday, longtime Alabama politician Stan McDonald resigned from the Alabama State Ethics Commission after it was revealed he had donated to multiple Republican campaigns during his tenure as one of three commissioners.

“After learning last week that some of my actions as a commissioner were likely prohibited by law, I have decided to resign from the Alabama Ethics Commission,” McDonald said in a statement to Yellow Hammer News.

“While my violations were unintentional, I know it is right to own up to my actions. I have learned over the years from knowledgeable people that sometimes we make mistakes, but all we have to do is make the decision to do better next time – to do the right thing next time. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve and remain committed to the rule of law and our great institutions.”

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McDonald is an attorney in Athens and a former probate judge for Limestone County. He served as a political advisor to both Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and former Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville). McDonald was appointed to the Alabama Ethics Commission in 2019.

McDonald's five-year appointment was approved unanimously by the state Senate in 2019.

Grayson Everett is the state and politics editor for Yellow Hammer News. You can follow him on Twitter. Grayson