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Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Sen. Tom Whatley

Sen. Tom Whatley represents District 27, which covers Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa counties.

Sen. Tom Whatley speaks at a committee meeting.

The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Sen. Tom Whatley for District 27, which covers Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa counties.

Whatley received his bachelor’s degree in public administration from Auburn University and his juris doctorate from the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law.

He supports various civic and charitable organizations in his district. He also serves in the U.S. Army Reserves as a Colonel and has been in the Alabama National Guard, Active Army or Reserves for over 32 years. 

“I am deeply humbled to receive this endorsement and will work hard to represent the farmers and all the citizens and businesses of Senate District 27,” said Whatley. “It is a true honor to serve the people of this district.”

Whatley and his wife, Lauren, attend Auburn United Methodist Church. They are expecting their first child in March 2022.

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