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MONTGOMERY – During
the next week, five of the 17 Republican Presidential candidates will visit the
state of Alabama. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush,
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and Dr. Ben Carson all have plans to bring
their campaigns to the state. Secretary Merrill has also held conversations
with former Texas Governor Rick Perry, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee
and business leader Carly Fiorina to schedule tentative visits.
Today, Ohio Governor and Republican Presidential candidate John Kasich joined
local and elected officials in Birmingham to announce his endorsement from
Governor Robert Bentley.
“When this many Presidential candidates are choosing to visit Alabama, it is
proof the SEC Primary is working,” said Secretary Merrill. “I am proud to see
our state receiving the attention it deserves, and I will continue my efforts
to secure visits from presidential candidates. It is so important that
Alabamians have the opportunity to interact with all candidates in order to learn
who best reflects their views.”
Alabama recently saw visits from Senator Ted Cruz, Dr. Ben Carson, Senator Rand
Paul, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and
former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee.
Additionally, Democratic Presidential candidates have been contacted for
possible campaign stops in Alabama, but as of this release no visits have been
set.
For more information on meeting the candidates, please contact the Office of
the Secretary of State at 334-242-7200.
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For more information, visit http://sos.alabama.gov
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