Republicans Rally in Shoals for May Primary

0:00It's April 9th. This is Birmingham News today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Corey with the story. Republican candidates hit up the Shoals Republican Club in Tuscumbia on Saturday morning to rally support before the May 19th primary. Folks like U.S. rep Barry Moore and businessman Rodney Walker, both gunning for U.S. Senate seats, joined the Cole Jones Wadsworth for Lieutenant, Governor Steve Lollie for State Treasurer and J. Mitchell for Attorney General. Each candidate got about 20 minutes to make their pitch, plus time for questions from the crowd. They share personal stories about their deep roots in Alabama communities and laid out clear reasons for jumping into the race. Attendees heard a strong push for faith-driven leadership in politics with speakers stressing the need for bold conservatives who stand firm on beliefs. Backgrounds in state and federal roles came up, highlighting consistent votes on key issues. Walker pointed to his long fight alongside President Trump, and spotlighted economic

1:00wins like the Hadrian Alabama plan in Cherokee, tying it to a all-tie, brighter future for the state. With the primary just weeks away, these early meetups are firing up local Republicans, setting the stage for some fierce battles ahead.