As a former state legislator who held the 27th Congressional District seat, I encourage all of my friends and neighbors in Marshall County to support Gina Ross in the April 30th Republican runoff election.

I have known Gina my whole life and her strong morals, traditional values ​​and commitment to her Christian faith are evident in the way she lives her life every day. Gina is a lifelong educator who has dedicated her career to equipping Alabama's youth with the skills and knowledge they need to land the high-paying, long-lasting jobs of the future.

Her efforts to ensure Alabama remains a national leader in early childhood education will enable us to continue attracting new industry, attracting investment and creating job opportunities for decades to come.

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A conservative warrior, Gina is a former chair of the Marshall County Republican Party and has helped elect dozens of Republican candidates to state and local office. God bestows a true heart of service on a special few among us, and Gina is clearly one of His chosen ones.

I will do everything in my power to elect Gina Ross to the Alabama House of Representatives in the Republican runoff election, and I urge all of you who care about the future of Marshall County and the state of Alabama to join me in doing the same.

Will Ainsworth is the Lieutenant Governor of Alabama.