The Alabama House of Representatives chose to reelect Rep. Mike Hubbard as the House Speaker on Jan. 13, according to an article on AL.com. Hubbard, who is from Auburn, was indicted on charges of ethics violations involving using his office for personal gain.
Hubbard pleaded not guilty for the charges against him.
Out of the 105 House members, 99 voted for Hubbard.
Rep. Micky Hammon, R-Decatur, nominated Hubbard for speaker.
Rep. Mike Hill, R-Columbiana, seconded the nomination for Hubbard as speaker and said he believed Hubbard to be an honest and truthful man.
Hubbard's wife, Susan, and his younger son, Riley, said a few words thanking the members for their votes.
Hubbard thanked the House for their prayers and support of him and his family.
The House has 72 Republicans and 33 Democrats.
Rep. Alvin Holmes, D-Montgomery, nominated himself for speaker and did not vote for Hubbard, along with five others.
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