AP projects Ainsworth to win 2nd term as Alabama lt. governor

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Republican Will Ainsworth will once again hold the seat as Alabama’s lieutenant governor.

The race for seat came down to Ainsworth and Libertarian Ruth Page-Nelson. Unofficial results Tuesday evening showed Ainsworth beating his challenger by a wide margin.

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Ainsworth says he will use his time in office to continue focusing on Alabama’s growth. focusing on workforce development and making Alabama the aerospace capital of the world.

Meanwhile, Page-Nelson said she was running to give Alabamians a choice.

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