Rep. Jeremy Gray, D-Opelika (Courtesy Jeremy Gray)
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Rep. Jeremy Gray, D-Opelika, said the creation of the new 2nd Congressional District gives its next representative a chance to address its most pressing issues.
Gray, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the district, said that rural counties need infrastructure, healthcare, investment in education and jobs with living wages.
“We talk about environmental issues, mental health issues, there are so many ways that funding from the federal level can help District Two,” he said.
Jeremy Gray
Age: 38
Occupation: Nonprofit founder of Curtis House, business owner, Elevate Your Grind, Inc., author
Education: B.S., Sports Management, North Carolina State University, 2008; M.B.A., Auburn University, 2022
Party: Democratic
Previous Political Experience/ Campaign: Alabama state representative, 2018-present.