The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Mike Elliott for House District 13, which encompasses much of Walker County, including Jasper.
Elliott is challenging State Rep. Greg Barnes (R-Jasper), who won a special election for the seat in September after State Sen. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) vacated the House seat to run for State Senate. The primary for the House seat is May 19.
"Mike Elliott has been an educator and a businessman, so he knows the needs of this district," said Dorman Grace, president of the Walker County Farmers Federation. "With his varied experience, he will be a real asset in the Legislature."
Elliott received his B.S. in social science and secondary education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He coached multiple sports and taught at three high schools, including Walker County High School and Curry High School. He currently teaches in the Walker County 180 Program, an alternative school. Elliott and his son also own a lawncare company.
"It is an honor to receive the endorsement of the farmers of Walker County," said Elliott. "We share the same work ethic and conservative ideals. I'm ready to go to work to represent this district with those in Montgomery."
Elliott and his wife of 42 years, Brenda, have one son and two grandsons. They attend Saragossa Forest Baptist Church, where he has been the Sunday School director for the past 10 years. The Alabama Farmers Federation is the state's largest farm organization with more than 360,000 member families.
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