Figures drops out of Alabama Democratic Party chair race; two will challenge Worley

State Sen. Vivian Figures won’t be the next chairperson of the Alabama Democratic Party.

Figures announced on Friday that she was dropping out of the race to potentially replace Nancy Worley, who has been the party chair since 2013.

“It is critical to have a chairman of the State Democratic Party who can serve in that capacity on a full-time basis,” Figures said in a statement announcing her decision. “After careful consideration, I feel that it is imperative that my voice and focus remain in the Senate and Alabama Legislature.”

Figures’ announcement is the latest twist in an odd and contentious fight to wrestle control of the floundering Alabama Democratic Party away from Worley and her closest ally, Alabama Democratic Conference chairman Joe Reed.

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