Albritton seeking U.S. House seat

Two Republican candidates with connections to Monroe and Escambia counties have qualified for the U.S. House of Representatives District 2 seat joining 19 other office seekers.

State Sen. Greg Albritton of Atmore and attorney Caroleene Hardee Dobson of Montgomery, have both entered the race, with Alabama's primary elections set for March 5.

Albritton was first elected to the state house representing Monroe County in 2002 and served until 2006. The former naval officer was elected to the state senate in 2014 and served Monroe County until 2022 when the county was carved out of his district....