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Election Day Rundown

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter Today, voters will head to the polls in Mobile, Birmingham and Tuscaloosa to cast ballots in crucial municipal elections. Below, catch the rundown on the major races and candidates on the ballot in each city. MOBILE The Mobile mayor’s race is a nonpartisan race between incumbent Mayor Sam Jones … Continued
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August 27, 2013

Democrats Gather in Heflin

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Saturday, Democrats gathered in Heflin for the first “Yellar Dog Brawl” benefitting the Alabama Democratic Majority, a non-profit foundation established by former chair of the Alabama Democratic Party, Judge Mark Kennedy. Kennedy received an award for his service to the party from the Cleburne County Democratic Executive Committee. He … Continued
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August 26, 2013
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Republican Leadership is Grasping at Power

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Over the past few months, leadership of the Alabama Republican Party is struggling to control the party message, money and districts. First, Stephanie Petelos, the Chair of the College Republican Federation of Alabama, was reprimanded by ALGOP Chairman Bill Armistead after speaking out in support of equal marriage. Petelos … Continued
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August 22, 2013

Scott Walker and Ed Shultz come to Alabama

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–On Friday, people from across Alabama will come together for an up-close and personal opportunity with two nationally-known political figures. The Alabama GOP will host Governor Scott Walker (R-Wisconsin) as the keynote speaker at their $150-per-plate summer dinner at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery. ALGOP Chairman Bill Armistead alluded … Continued
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August 21, 2013

College Republican Under Attack From GOP

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–After the controversial Supreme Court ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and Proposiation 8 in California, Stephanie Petelos, the Chair of the College Republican Federation of Alabama, spoke publicly in support of universal treatment under the Constitution. Petelos had once been touted as a “Rising Star” by … Continued
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August 19, 2013

Love’s New Education Job is Announced

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Representative Jay Love (R-Montgomery) announced that he would be resigning effective August 1 to work on education policy in the private sector. However, at the time of his resignation, he did not share details about where he would be joining the payroll. At the Business Council of Alabama Governmental … Continued
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August 18, 2013

Soon, Hubbard Will Be The Last One Left—Opinion

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–A newsletter went out Thursday announcing that Jason Isbell will be leaving the office of the Speaker of the House sometime mid-September. The newsletter, sent by the Alabama Bankers Association, announced that Isbell will be joining ABA as the Vice President of Legislative and Governmental Affairs. Isbell currently serves … Continued
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August 16, 2013

Candidates Line-Up to Fill Barton’s Seat

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Only a week after Representative Jim Barton (R-Mobile) confirmed rumors that he was, in fact, resigning his seat to take a lucrative lobbying contract with Kinney Capitol Group, candidates are lining up in Mobile to fill the seat in the special election. Nathan Davis, an opponent of Barton in … Continued
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August 15, 2013

Mayoral Race Addresses Elephant in the Room

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–In the final weeks leading to Election Day in Mobile, the candidates and their supporters are pulling out all the stops to ensure a victory. The race has come down to two candidates, incumbent Mobile Mayor Sam Jones and challenger Sandy Stimpson. Last Sunday, Stimpson was attacked by a … Continued
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August 14, 2013

New FCPA Laws Change Campaign Committee Practices

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The 2014 campaign season is underway, and candidates for state and local elected offices are having to adjust to new laws regarding their campaign financial disclosures. Alabama law requires candidates to file regular reports of the their campaign’s contributions received and expenditures made. In previous elections, candidates were required … Continued
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August 13, 2013