With Trump endorsement, Martha Roby defeats Bobby Bright

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby won Alabama's Republican runoff on Tuesday, fighting through lingering fallout from her years-old criticism of then-candidate Donald Trump in a midterm contest that hinged on loyalty to the GOP president.

The four-term incumbent will now represent the GOP on the November ballot having defeated Bobby Bright, a former Democrat who tried to cast himself as the more authentic Trump ally in the low-turnout Republican contest.

The Trump White House was on Roby's side.

"Sincere thanks to President Trump and Vice President Pence," Roby told cheering supporters, her voice cracking with emotion at times. "I am so humbled that the people of Alabama's 2nd district have again placed their trust and their confidence in me."

Trump and Vice President Mike Pence endorsed the four-term incumbent in recent weeks. The vice president went further over the weekend and recorded robocalls distributed on her behalf saying she's a reliable vote for the Trump agenda.
Source: AL
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