Tom Whatley has bowed out of the Alabama Senate District 27 race, leaving Jay Hovey as the winner and putting an end to one of the most controversial legislative races in recent state history.
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Whatley concedes to Hovey
Whatley, who’s held the seat for the past 12 years, said he plans to spend time with his family and focus on his law practice and other business interests.
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