Dan McWhorter has announced his candidacy for the special Republican Primary Election for the Alabama District 12 House seat.

The Bremen, Alabama native is owner of Innovative Analytical Solutions LLC, a company he started more than 11 years ago.

“I am proud and excited to announce my candidacy for the republican nomination for state representative,” McWhorter said in a press release. “Fiscal management and strong leadership are crucial in the difficult economic times which lie ahead.”

McWhorter stated his platform included:

— A cap on all Cullman County property taxes for senior citizens 65 or older.

— A clean (no other attachments) lottery bill that will fund 2 years of college tuition for any high school graduate with a C average to a trade school, technical school or a 2-year junior college.

— Eliminate Daylight Savings Time. Alabama can fall back and not spring forward.

— No state taxes on overtime wages.

The Republican primary is scheduled for July 15.