Voters in Marshall County headed to the polls today for the Special Primary Election in Alabama House District 27.

There are six candidates vying for the Republican nomination in the race.

The unofficial results are as follows:

Stacy Lee George: 110 votes, 3.07%
Bill Hancock: 484 votes, 13.52%
Alan Miller: 737 votes, 20.59%
Jena Ross: 1,404 votes, 39.23%
Bill Stricklend: 532 votes, 14.86%
Billy Ray Todd: 312 votes, 8.72%

Based on those preliminary results, Alan Miller and Jena Ross will advance to the Special Primary Run-Off Election on April 30.

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl made the following statement:

“It was amazing to have so many outstanding individuals who wanted to serve our Party and represent the people of Marshall County. Congratulations to Alan Miller and Jena Ross for advancing to the run-off election. I look forward to watching this next phase of the campaign process. The Republican Party is committed to defending individual liberties and enacting legislation that puts people first. I am confident that both of these candidates will be strong leaders, dedicated to upholding our traditional, Conservative values and protecting the people of Alabama from the radical, left wing agenda.”

The seat in Alabama House District 27 became vacant when former State Representative Wes Kitchens was elected to the Alabama Senate in January.

There is no Democrat candidate in this race.