Alabama's low turnout in the Republican primary runoff election has invigorated Democratic lieutenant governor nominee Phillip Ensler.
Last week's result set up a match-up between Ensler and former Alabama Republican chairman John Wahl for the November general election.
Wahl won the GOP lieutenant governor nomination on Tuesday, knocking out Secretary of State Wes Allen in Tuesday's primary.
SEE: Alabama runoff elections continue drop in voter turnout statewide
Following Tuesday's result, Ensler stated that Wahl's victory, along with the successful campaign of U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), the other President Donald Trump-endorsed candidate in the runoff, made it clear that "President Trump's extreme MAGA agenda will be on the ballot in November."
"The GOP primary was a divisive slugfest, leaving a huge faction of Republicans dissatisfied and angry," Ensler said. "This creates a huge opening for our campaign to win over some moderate Republican voters, adding to our already large and growing coalition."
Ensler secured 196,990 votes to his Democratic opponent's 144,858. Wahl, on the other hand, secured 192,664 in the Republican primary and 175,724 in the runoff.
According to Ensler, his securing more votes than Wahl in both races, despite the total number of Republican voters eclipsing those of the Democratic Party, makes him hopeful for his chances in November.
"I received more votes in my primary victory than my opponent received in both the primary and yesterday's runoff," Ensler continued. "My campaign has always focused on the issues that matter most to Alabamians, and that was never going to change based on the outcome of last night's runoff. I have consistently offered solutions, not distractions. I have built a campaign based on bringing people together. I have continued to talk about affordable healthcare, strengthening our schools, making our communities safer, and putting more money in people's pockets."
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