The Electric Cooperatives of Alabama Political Action Committee (PAC) announced its endorsement on Monday of Caroleene Dobson in her campaign for secretary of state.

Dobson, an attorney, is running against Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell in the Republican primary.

 “Caroleene has a heart for rural Alabama and the communities our electric cooperatives serve, while also bringing the integrity and sound judgment needed to oversee Alabama’s business filings and elections process,” said Karl Rayborn, CEO of Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives (AREA). “We believe she is the perfect candidate for the job, and we are proud to support her as Alabama’s next Secretary of State.”

Dobson said, “Growing up in rural Alabama taught me just how essential our electric cooperatives are to sustaining families, farms, and small businesses.” 

“I am grateful for AREA's work to deliver reliable, affordable energy that powers Alabama's economy, and I look forward to working alongside them as Secretary of State to make life more affordable for the people of Alabama,” she added. 

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