Jay Love
American politician
Jay K. Love Jr. (born August 24, 1968) is a Republican former member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing the 74th District from November 2002 until his resignation in August 2013.
He represented part of Montgomery.
Biography
Love was born in Montgomery and graduated from Auburn University Montgomery with a degree in business administration. He acquired a Subway franchise in 1992, and eventually opened 16 restaurants in the Montgomery area before selling them in 2006.
In 2008, midway through his second term, Love ran for the open seat in Alabama's 2nd congressional district after eight-term Republican Terry Everett announced his retirement. He finished first in a six candidate primary, winning 35% of the vote. His opponent in the primary run-off was Republican State Senator Harri Anne Smith. Love went on to easily beat Smith in the run-off.
He faced Democrat Bobby Bright, the mayor of Montgomery, in the general election.
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