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BCA endorses Travis Hendrix in upcoming House District 55 special election

The Alabama House District 55 special primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 26.

House District 55 candidate Travis Hendrix. Campaign Photo
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The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) announced Monday that the board of directors of ProgressPAC, BCA’s pro-jobs political affiliate, will endorse Travis Hendrix in the upcoming special election for Alabama House of Representatives District 55.

“ProgressPAC is proud to endorse pro-growth, solution-oriented leaders that will continue to move Alabama forward,” said ProgressPAC Chairman Mark Drew. “We are dedicated to creating a business climate that helps foster strong communities and continues to grow jobs in every corner of Alabama. ProgressPAC is proud to support candidates who are committed to protecting and supporting employers that create and sustain quality jobs for all Alabamians.”

Hendrix’s platform emphasizes fostering a healthier economic ecosystem throughout the district, pledging to focus on supporting local businesses with an emphasis on minority and women-owned companies.

As a committed native of the Ensley community in Birmingham, Hendrix is a sergeant with the Birmingham Police Department and has served as a school resource officer in the Birmingham area.

The Alabama House District 55 special primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, September 26, and the special primary runoff, if necessary, will be Tuesday, October 24. 

The special general election will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

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