In a hot race to replace former State Representative the late Dr. Yvonne Kennedy in Alabama House District 97 has drawn seven candidates from all backgrounds. The big question that remains is, will either candidate ever be Dr. Yvonne Kennedy? On Tuesday, February 26, 2013 the voters of District 97 will go to the polls and cast a vote for their fresh new voice in the Alabama House of Representatives. Polls will open from 7am-7pm.
I have been quite on this race, really haven’t found no interest in this race. The voters will have their say on Tuesday. However I still must throw my two cents in. I do believe that this is a three person race, and the two vote receivers will advance to a run-off, and then expect a rematch next year in 2014 with possible more or different candidates.
In my view this race will come down to these three candidates, Adline Clarke, William Carroll and Karlos Finely. All three of these candidates have a big name in the community, but are also backed by heavy weights that often drive elections. I will not mention those heavy weights at this time, but I will go more in dept during the run off if there is one. I always believe that it should be the people's choice and not those of a special interest or group of people that drive politics.
Other candidates vying for this seat, is Jeffery Ray Jones, Kimberly Williams Pettway, Ronnie L. Williams and Levi Wright, Jr. You can expect those candidates to do well if they can get their supporters to turn out and cast a vote.
House District 97 covers a large portion around the Downtown Mobile area, if you have any questions on where you should vote, please be sure to call the local Mobile County Board of Registrars office for advice and information. It’s important and it’s your vote and voice. If you don’t vote you shouldn’t complain.
