Inspired by Marilyn Lands’ win, PAC looks to get more women elected in Alabama

This story was originally published by The 19th. Democrat Marilyn Lands gained national attention in March when she flipped an Alabama state House seat with a campaign focused on abortion and reproductive rights. And she doesn’t want to be the last. Lands’ supporters are launching a new PAC, Respect Alabama, to recruit, train and elect more women to run for office in Alabama, where women, especially Black women, are underrepresented in government. The PAC plans to support Democrats but is open to backing candidates running for local races, like school...