Alicia Escott Lumpkin has defeated State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) in the Democratic primary election for House District 60.
According to the Associated Press, Lumpkin won with 53% of the vote to Givan's 34% with 94% of the votes counted. There was a third candidate, Nina Taylor, who accounted for the final 13%.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin endorsed Lumpkin and frequently posted on social media, showing his support as recently as Monday, touting her time working for him.
The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) Progress PAC also endorsed Lumpkin and sent mail out on her behalf.
"Tonight, the people of District 60 made their voices heard, and I am incredibly honored and grateful to have earned your support," Lumpkin wrote in a Facebook post.
"This campaign has never been about politics as usual. It has been about listening to our neighborhoods, fighting for working families, believing in the future of our communities, and making sure District 60 has leadership that shows up and gets things done," she continued.
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