Second congressional district Republican nominee Caroleene Dobson began airing a new general election television ad on Friday, featuring an endorsement from Gov. Kay Ivey.

Titled "All My Best," the ad is based on an unsolicited, handwritten note of encouragement that Ivey sent to Dobson weeks ago.

"Gov. Ivey is a strong woman of faith and a dedicated leader who works every day to create opportunities for Alabama's citizens and families, so her support is welcomed and deeply appreciated," Dobson said. "The handwritten note she sent was a surprise when it arrived in the mail, and its heartfelt words are both inspiring and motivational."

Dobson, a Republican, is running against Shomari Figures, a Democrat, in Alabama's new Second Congressional District. The general election is on November 5.

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