G.O.P. Board Candidates Target Ala. Reform Plan

By Millicent Lawton

With seven of eight seats on Alabama's state board of education up for grabs this November, several conservative Republicans are seeking a place at the table at a time when the board faces a series of important decisions.

The Republicans offer a sharp ideological contrast to the Democrats who now occupy all but one of the board seats. Members are elected by district.

The G.O.P. hopefuls generally oppose Gov. James E. Folsom Jr.'s education-reform plan. One is a member of the Christian Coalition, and the others have told the local press they agree to varying degrees with the conservative...