Primary election winners share their message for voters
BY JOHN BRICE
THE LAFAYETTE SUN
CHAMBERS COUNTY — With the primary elections completed on May 19 for state and local political offices, there are a number of decisive winners who will not be required to face a run-off contest. Many new faces are entering our local elected positions, and they are eager to share their messages of gratitude and appreciation for the voters that supported them.
Sarah Crutchfield secured her place as the Republican candidate for Chambers County Commissioner in District 5 going into the general election against a democratic opponent in November and shared her thoughts on the win.
"It has been great," she said. "I got to meet a lot of people that I didn't know who live in District 5. That has been fun, [along with] knocking on doors, meeting new people and building relationships. I am so excited and thankful for everyone that did show up to vote and allowed me to win that. I have got to do it again in November, and I look forward to hopefully be able to represent all of them as District 5 County Commissioner. Everyone has got to make it a priority to get out and vote. It is your right. You can be late for work, you can go to the courthouse and submit an absentee ballot if you know that you are going to be out of town that day the week before the election. I am excited, and I am eager — I have got big shoes to fill."
Jody Jennings won his Republican primary for Chambers County Board of Education in District 4 and shared his excitement for the victory.
"It is a relief now for sure," he said. "It wasn't too bad, I really enjoyed getting out, meeting some people and putting signs out. I'm just looking forward to moving ahead with the Chambers County school system. I am enjoying it. I am looking forward to getting my feet dug in. Just a big thank you for those in my district who voted, and I am looking forward to going to work for you."
Hazel Floyd will be the Democrat candidate for the Alabama House in District 38 this coming November after her primary win and spoke about her journey so far and recent win.
"I am very grateful for everyone who came out to vote," she said. "The voter turnout in this race was way better than the one in February, at least for my turnout. I am beyond happy that the push we made is working. I want to thank everybody that came out. I am still hosting events, and we have got Juneteenth coming up in the area, so I will definitely be all around the place during that."
John Benefield won his Republican primary for Chambers County Commissioner in District 3 and expressed his gratitude for voters.
"I went door to door at 1,500, talking to people and seeing what their major complaints were," he said. "I will try to do the best I can to solve their problems. The major one was the trash situation. I just appreciate the fact that they put their trust in me to have a voice for them on the Chambers County Commission."
