You may not have ever heard of Mac Watson, but he’d like you to consider writing his name in for the U.S. Senate seat on Dec. 12.

The Auburn resident and business owner recently announced his candidacy as the controversy around Roy Moore continues to swirl. Watson said he also stands in contrast to Democratic candidate Doug Jones’ “out-of-the-mainstream” views on abortion.

Watson describes himself as a small businessman who “stands on common sense beliefs, believes a third option for voters will reinvigorate the uninterested almost 3 million voters” in the state.

“Alabama needs new blood in politics. Simply going to the polls to ‘vote against the other guy’ is not what our great country was founded on, it is not how our forefathers wanted the power of voting to be used,” Watson said. “We don’t need leaders in government. We need people that listen to the people that pay their salaries — citizens. Let’s do something in Alabama in December.”

Watson said he believes politicians seek office and view their positions as guaranteed income, disregarding their constituent’s opinions and concerns until re-election. He believes a good economy is a cornerstone of a strong society, and he said that starts with a simplified tax plan.

Watson also feels security should be tightened at the southern border. He’s in favor of improving medical care by focusing on a free market system versus government mandated options. Lastly, Watson believes the U.S. needs to explore new, sustainable, energy through investment and development.

For more on Watson, visit www.macwatsonforsenate.com.