The Alabama Republican Party

For Immediate Release

June 8, 2010

Contact: Philip Bryan

205.212.5900

pbryan@algop.org    

ALGOP Chair Issues Statement Regarding AG’s Opinion on Primary Election Recount

Birmingham — Following the release of the Attorney General’s Opinion relating to a recount in the Governor’s race of the Republican Party Primary, Rep. Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn), Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, issued this statement:

“We have said from the outset of this situation that we fully intend to follow the Secretary of State’s guidelines that were set forth in accordance with Alabama Law.  The Attorney General’s Opinion supports Secretary Chapman’s interpretation of the law relating to the recount process in a Primary Election, and the Party will abide by this decision. It should be clear that the Party will not deviate from the legal protocol that governs a Primary Election recount.”

To view the Attorney General’s Opinion and guidelines set forth from the Secretary of State’s office, please click HERE.

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