By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times
Alabama delegates to the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Monday night unanimously endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee for president.
Congresswoman Terri Sewell, chair of the Alabama delegation, said in a press release the delegates were all in for Harris. “We are immensely grateful to President Biden for his transformative leadership, and we look forward to continuing his legacy of accomplishment under Vice President Kamala Harris,” Sewell said.
Biden on Sunday announced he would not run for a second term. Harris will face former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, in the Nov. 5 general election.
Alabama has 52 delegates, plus four alternates, to the DNC which will be held Aug. 19 to 22 in Chicago.
Here’s a look at some in the Alabama delegation who will serve in operational roles. Each individual is named, followed by their titles and positions in the delegation.
Randall Woodfin, Mayor, City of Birmingham/Party Leaders and Elected Officials, or PLEO
Steven Reed, Mayor City of Montgomery/PLEO
Merika Coleman, State Senator, Pleasant Grove/PLEO
Adline Clarke, Alabama House of Representatives, 97th district/PLEO
Doug Jones, former U.S. Senator/PLEO
Don Siegelman, former Alabama Governor/PLEO
Juandalynn Givan, Alabama House of...
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