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'''Jay Hovey''' is |
'''Jay Hovey''' is an American politician from [[Marvyn, Alabama]]. |
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== Early life and education == |
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Hovey started his political career serving as a city council member for [[Auburn, Alabama|Auburn, Alabama's]] 7th ward for 4 years.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=City Council Member Jay Hovey wins Republican primary for state Senate - The Auburn Plainsman |url=https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2022/06/city-council-member-jay-hovey-wins-republican-primary-for-state-senate |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=www.theplainsman.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
Hovey started his political career serving as a city council member for [[Auburn, Alabama|Auburn, Alabama's]] 7th ward for 4 years.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=City Council Member Jay Hovey wins Republican primary for state Senate - The Auburn Plainsman |url=https://www.theplainsman.com/article/2022/06/city-council-member-jay-hovey-wins-republican-primary-for-state-senate |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=www.theplainsman.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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In 2022 Hovey decided to run against three time incumbent [[Tom Whatley]] in the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] primary for Alabama's 27th Senate District.<ref name=":0" /> This race would end up being so close the [[Alabama Republican Party|Alabama GOP]] called it a tie.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lyman |first=Brian |title=Alabama GOP declares Auburn state Senate primary a tie; winner to be decided by lot |url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2022/06/25/alabama-gop-declares-auburn-state-senate-primary-tie-winner-decided-lot/7737925001/ |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=Montgomery Advertiser |language=en-US}}</ref> Eventually it was decided that Hovey had won by a single vote, but Senator Whatley withdrew from the race before a full recount |
In 2022 Hovey decided to run against three time incumbent [[Tom Whatley]] in the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] primary for Alabama's 27th Senate District.<ref name=":0" /> This race would end up being so close the [[Alabama Republican Party|Alabama GOP]] called it a tie.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lyman |first=Brian |title=Alabama GOP declares Auburn state Senate primary a tie; winner to be decided by lot |url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2022/06/25/alabama-gop-declares-auburn-state-senate-primary-tie-winner-decided-lot/7737925001/ |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=Montgomery Advertiser |language=en-US}}</ref> Eventually it was decided that Hovey had won by a single vote, but Senator Whatley withdrew from the race before a full recount occurred.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Woodham |first=Brian |date=2022-07-01 |title=Hovey wins GOP nomination after Whatley withdraws from Senate District 27 race |url=https://www.auburnvillager.com/news/hovey-wins-gop-nomination-after-whatley-withdraws-from-senate-district-27-race/article_e2c9b390-f954-11ec-89f1-230fca26c55d.html |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=The Auburn Villager |language=en}}</ref> After the primaries Hovey would go onto to win the general election by a margin of over 40%. |
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== Electoral history == |
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Latest revision as of 16:50, 24 April 2024
Jay Hovey | |
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Member of the Alabama Senate from the 27th district | |
Assumed office November 9, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Tom Whatley |
Personal details | |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Auburn University |
Website | https://jayhoveyforalabama.com |
Jay Hovey is an American politician from Marvyn, Alabama.
Early life and education
Hovey is a graduate of Auburn University, and during his time in school he was a student firefighter.[1]
Political career
Hovey started his political career serving as a city council member for Auburn, Alabama's 7th ward for 4 years.[2]
In 2022 Hovey decided to run against three time incumbent Tom Whatley in the Republican primary for Alabama's 27th Senate District.[2] This race would end up being so close the Alabama GOP called it a tie.[3] Eventually it was decided that Hovey had won by a single vote, but Senator Whatley withdrew from the race before a full recount occurred.[4] After the primaries Hovey would go onto to win the general election by a margin of over 40%.
Electoral history
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Jay Hovey | 8,373 | 50.0% | |
Republican | Tom Whatley | 8,372 | 50.0% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Lance Bell | 26,014 | 70.2% | |
Democratic | Sherri Reese | 10,996 | 29.7% | |
Other | Write in | 63 | 0.2% |
References
- ^ "Jay Hovey". Alabama Senate Republican Caucus. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ a b "City Council Member Jay Hovey wins Republican primary for state Senate - The Auburn Plainsman". www.theplainsman.com. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ Lyman, Brian. "Alabama GOP declares Auburn state Senate primary a tie; winner to be decided by lot". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ Woodham, Brian (2022-07-01). "Hovey wins GOP nomination after Whatley withdraws from Senate District 27 race". The Auburn Villager. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ "Jay Hovey". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-04-18.