Runoff between Mooney, Shaver for District 43 Republican nomination

The June 3 Republican primary for the District 43 House seat was too close to call. Arnold Mooney walked away with 30 percent of the vote, while Amie Beth Shaver won 23 percent. The two candidates will now face each other again in a runoff for the GOP nomination.

Mooney is a commercial realtor, grandfather of two and a resident of District 43 for nearly 30 years. He plans to use the runoff period to continue talking with citizens about the economy, Medicaid, the prison system and other concerns. Mooney said his energy and motivation will help him find “Alabama solutions for Alabama problems.”

“It’s a great opportunity to share the things we felt were so important,” Mooney said. “We’re going to try to finish this on a really positive note.”

Shaver said she was “blown away” by the support she received at the polls. Shaver has lived in Shelby County for most of her life and feels that her experience as a small business owner, mother and Shelby County native will help her address District 43’s commercial, educational and local issues. She said she and her campaign team are ready for the runoff.

“I’m excited. We’re just galvanized and I don’t want to overuse the word but we’re totally humbled by people’s support,” Shaver said. “We’re just going to run hard.”

The runoff will be held Tuesday, July 15. The winner will then go on to the general election Tuesday, November 4.