A woman running for the Decatur City Council allegedly lied to voters about having a felony on record in an attempt to mislead them in the days leading up to municipal elections.

Sarah French, who is running for the District 4 seat on the council, potentially changed her name immediately after being convicted of the felony. Following the conviction, it is believed she asked for a pardon and then withdrew it, eventually going by a different name, allowing her to allegedly claim she had no felony when filing to run.

French, however, may have a major hurdle to clear in her campaign to win the office. According to the Alabama Attorney General's office, she is not eligible for the position because of her prior felony conviction.

In 2020, the AG's office firmly established its position on the

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