Teddy Powell (Republican) (left), Marilyn Lands (right) – Democratic Party
A Democrat who advocates access to abortion and in vitro fertilization (IVF) flipped a Republican state House seat in a special election Tuesday.
Last month, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that embryos are “children” under state law. This sparked a huge backlash and the Republican-led legislature took immediate action to protect in vitro fertilization.
Earlier this month, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) signed a Republican-sponsored bill to protect IVF.
Democrat Marilyn Lands beat Republican Teddy Powell 62% to 38% Tuesday night.
“Today, Alabama women and families sent a clear message that could be heard in Montgomery and across the country. Our legislature must repeal Alabama’s exception-free abortion ban, fully restore access to IVF, and protect contraceptive rights,” Marilyn Lands said in her statement.
AL.com reported:
Democrat Marilyn Lands defeated Republican Teddy Powell on Tuesday night in a special election for a northern Alabama state House seat that drew national attention.
Lands, a licensed professional counselor, beat Powell, a Madison City Council member, 62% to 38% with 100% of precincts reporting in District 10, flipping the seat from red to blue, according to unofficial results posted by the Alabama Secretary of State's office. Website.
The race drew national attention on the backdrop of a controversial Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are considered children under state law.