State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) won the GOP primary Tuesday against challenger Mike Vandenheuvel.

According to unofficial election returns, Elliott had a comfortable lead with 73% (14,561) of the votes. Vandenheuvel had 27% (5,445). The results will be certified next week,

Elliott will face Democrat candidate Janet Appleby for Alabama Senate District 32 in November.

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