Local Leaders Emerge in Key Districts | Mobile News

In a major local political shift, Jeff Ates wins the Republican primary in District Two, defeating incumbent Kerry Smith, and vows to prioritize infrastructure growth in fast-expanding East Milton. Meanwhile, Dean Light secures his seat outright in District Four, narrowly beating Ray Eddington by 51% — with plans to improve road access to Highway 98 and amplify resident voices. But Ates’ victory isn’t final: he’ll face a write-in challenger, John Williams, in November. Local races are heating up — and these new leaders are already setting their sights on what matters most to their communities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0a05e4434cd31303