Alabama Democrat Who Campaigned on Access to IVF Flips Republican State House Seat in Special Election
Teddy Powell-Republican (L), Marilyn Lands-Democrat (R)
A Democrat who campaigned on access to abortion and IVF (in vitro fertilization) flipped a Republican state House seat in a special election on Tuesday.
Last month the Alabama State Supreme Court ruled embryos are “children” under state law. This prompted a huge backlash and the GOP-led legislature took immediate steps to protect in vitro fertilization.
Earlier this month Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) signed a GOP-prosed bill to protect IVF.
Democrat Marilyn Lands defeated Republican Teddy Powell on Tuesday night 62 percent to 38 percent.
“Today, Alabama women and families sent a clear message that will be heard in Montgomery and across the nation.
