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Biden endorses Randall Woodfin for Mayor of Birmingham

Randall Woodfin on Twitter

Voters in Alabama's second largest city head to the polls next Tuesday to vote for Mayor. Residents of Birmingham will have the endorsement of President Joe Biden. The Commander-in-Chief is supporting incumbent Randall Woodfin for reelection. Biden callrd Woodfin one of the great young leaders of the country. The President praised Woodfin's record on virus response, job creation and fighting for voting rights. Woodfin faces seven challengers in his bid for another term including his predecessor, former Mayor William Bell. Jefferson County Commissioner Lashunda Scales, former city worker Darryl Williams, sports agent Ervin Philemon Hill II, building contractor Chris Wood, businesswoman Cerissa Brown and Napoleon Gonzalez are also seeking the office.

Pat Duggins is news director for Alabama Public Radio.
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