Caucus Nominates McCutcheon for Speaker

The Alabama House Republican Caucus is supporting state Rep. Mac McCutcheon of Monrovia to replace ousted House Speaker Mike Hubbard. A statement from the group says the 70 members decided unanimously Tuesday to back McCutcheon for the position when legislators begin a special session on Aug. 15. The move virtually guarantees that McCutcheon will succeed Hubbard, who was automatically removed from office after being convicted of multiple felony ethics charges. Republicans hold a supermajority in the 105-member House. McCutcheon says in a statement he will treat both Republicans and Democrats with fairness and honor.