Alabama Republican Primary qualifying opens today
The qualifying period will end Jan. 28 at 5 p.m. Fees and forms must be received by Jan. 28.
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Eddie Burkhalter is a reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter. You can email him at [email protected] or reach him via Twitter.
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