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Maurice Mercer Eyes Historic Win | Birmingham News
Maurice Mercer, Alabama’s first Black Pelham City Councilman, has crushed his primary with 64% of the vote to become the Democratic nominee for House District 6 — a GOP stronghold he’s calling “purple potential.” He’ll face off against incumbent Rep. Gary Palmer in a special election born from a court-ordered redistricting battle. Meanwhile, Ammie Akin, Jerry Carl, and Rhett Marques clinch their party’s nominations in Districts 7, 1, and 2 respectively, setting up high-stakes showdowns with Terri Sewell, Clyde Jones, and Shomari Figures. With just 5% turnout statewide, this election’s quiet…
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