Democrat wins Alabama special election considered bellwether on IVF, abortion before November
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Democrat Marilyn Lands defeated Republican Teddy Powell in a special election to represent Alabama House District 10 after centering her campaign on abortion and IVF issues.
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The suburban district considered one of the few purple, swing seats encompassing parts of Huntsville and Madison in the deep red state was vacated when former Republican state Rep. David Cole pleaded guilty to voter fraud last year amid allegations he rented a closet-size space to fraudulently run for office in a district where he did not live.
Powell, a member of the Madison City Council, issued a statement conceding the race and congratulating Lands on her victory.
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