Patrick Darrington

Patrick Darrington is a reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter. You can reach him at [email protected].

Congress

Austin Vigue announces campaign for 2nd Congressional District

Vigue, 26, lives in Wetumpka and is the Transfer Admissions Counselor for Auburn University at Montgomery.

September 28, 2023

Cox, Brinyark headed to run off for House District 16

The seat they are competing for was previously held by former Republican Rep. Kyle South.

September 27, 2023

Reactions to the Supreme Court’s Alabama congressional map decision

“It has been a long and frustrating battle holding the Alabama legislature accountable, but today it is a rewarding one,” the plaintiffs said.

September 27, 2023

Allen pre-files bill to require the National Anthem to be played in schools

It would require public schools to play the first stanza of the national anthem at least once a week.

September 26, 2023

Incarcerated deaths, despair and a billion dollar prison price tag

Last week, more individuals in ADOC prisons continued to leave in body bags than parole.

September 25, 2023

Allen discontinues mobile voter app

The app was implemented to help Alabamians register to vote and obtain information about their polling place.

September 25, 2023

“Disrespecting” an officer isn’t an excuse to make situations worse

Showing disrespect to an officer can often lead to harm, yet police are notorious for demeaning and demonstrating disdain for the public.

September 22, 2023

Lawsuits allege Alabama discriminates against children with disabilities

The lawsuits allege children are being segregated in on-site “schools” at residential treatment facilities and are not given the same educational opportunities.

September 22, 2023

ACLU releases new Parole Watch Report

“For the last five years, state officials have lied to Alabamians about why our parole grant rates have fallen to record lows,” said Alison Mollman.

September 21, 2023

Family seeks answers after finally receiving autopsy of incarcerated loved one

Eddie Richmond was only 20 years old when he was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead at Fountain Correctional Facility.

September 21, 2023