Two friends may run for the same seat.
Piker Road, Alabama - Montgomery businessman and former state Rep. Dick Brewbaker, a Republican, announced Thursday he is running for the District 25 seat in the Alabama Senate. District 25 includes portions of Montgomery and Elmore counties.
Brewbaker, a member of the town council in Pike Road, served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 2002 to 2006. He said Dixon, R-Montgomery, has done well representing the district. "Modestly speaking, I think I can do a good job, too," Brewbaker said after praising Dixon.
Dixon said he thought Brewbaker's entrance was premature and that he was trying to pressure him into making a decision. The senator said he plans to decide by early next year, but still has 15 months left in his term and one regular session.
Dixon said any potential candidates would have had time to organize a campaign after he announced whether he was retiring or seeking an eighth term. "As of today, I am running," he said. "There are 15 months left in this term. I just can't tell you what I'm going to do 15 months from now. I am not going to be backed into a corner."
This race sounds weird to me a little, Sen. Dixon praised Brewbaker and Brewbaker praises Dixon. Sounds like Dixon may not run again in 2010 and he will support Brewbaker for the seat if he decides to retire from the senate. This is one to watch two friends running against each other oh God, this would be funny.
