Credit union champions see wins in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia

Sixteen credit union champions in Alabama, Arkansas, and Georgia saw victories Tuesday in primary elections. Candidates were supported by the Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC), CUNA’s federal political action committee, the League of Southeastern Credit Unions and Affiliates and Cornerstone League.

This week’s elections bring the total number of credit union wins to 89 out of 96 races, with five races too close to call or in a runoff. Complete results can be found at cuna.org/elections.

In Alabama, credit union-backed Katie Britt advanced to a June 21 runoff for the Republican nomination for the state’s Senate seat that will be left open by the retiring Republican Sen. Richard Shelby. CUNA coordinated with LSCU on a six-figure targeted member communication supporting Britt, Shelby’s former chief of staff.

Elsewhere in the state, Madison County Commissioner Dale Strong advanced to a runoff for the Republican nomination in the 5th Congressional District.

 

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