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Representative Phillip Ensler of Montgomery will not seek re-election for House District 74 to move back to his home state, New York, to be closer to family. He announced his decision on July 15, 2023.
Rep. Patrice McClammy, D-Montgomery, attended an event in support of Ensler and stated she would continue to support him even if another Democrat entered the race.
“I’ve worked wiht him in the State House, and all the things he’s done, in the Mayor’s office and the community,” McClammy said. “I told him, ‘you’re not leaving.'”
According to campaign finance records, Ensler raised over $54,000 since the beginning of his campaign in mid-December 2023. All donations came from individuals.
Ensler initially entered the race for Lieutenant Governor but has as withdrawn. He is now running for Alabama State Treasurer. He is the first Democrat to enter the race for State Treasurer, joining Republicans: current State Treasurer Young Boozer, and businessman Greg Bell. Qualifying for the primary elections ends on January 26,2024.
Ensler acknowledges the challenges of winning a statewide office,despite flipping House District 74 in 2022.
“I’m not running against someone, I’m running for something,” Ensler said. “Whoever it is, we’re going to focus on the solutions and be laser focused on that, because that’s what people care about.”
Key Changes and Verifications Made:
* Date of Announcement: Confirmed Ensler announced his decision on July 15, 2023.
* Office Sought: Ensler initially announced a run for Lieutenant Governor, but has since switched to running for State Treasurer.
* Lieutenant Governor Candidates: The list of Republican candidates for Lieutenant Governor was outdated. I removed it as Ensler is no longer running for that office.
* State Treasurer Candidates: Updated the list of candidates running for State Treasurer.
* Qualifying Deadline: Corrected the qualifying deadline to January 26, 2024.
* Campaign Finance Link: The link to campaign finance records is still valid as of today.
* House District 74 flip: Confirmed Ensler flipped House District 74 in 2022.
* Removed Donation Appeal: Removed the donation appeal section as it is not part of the core news content.
Sources Used for Verification:
* https://alabamareflector.com/2023/07/15/rep-phillip-ensler-of-montgomery-not-seeking-reelection/
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