Elections

Alabama Democratic Party directs Sebrina Martin to show cause to remain on ballot

Martin has until July 8 to respond to the order and fight her disqualification.

July 5, 2022

ALGOP holds District 27 re-hearing, vacates contest

The statement paints a picture of a party divided between ensuring election security and preventing the disenfranchisement of voters.

July 1, 2022

Whatley concedes to Hovey

Whatley, who’s held the seat for the past 12 years, said he plans to spend time with his family and focus on his law practice and other business interests.

July 1, 2022

ALGOP grants Hovey’s request for a rehearing

A rehearing will take place by phone on Thursday evening, giving the two sides one more chance to argue their case.

June 29, 2022

Hovey asks for rehearing on District 27 tie decision, Whatley opposes

Hovey cites new information contained in an ALEA press release in his request for the rehearing.

June 29, 2022

Woman claims Martin abused her position to adopt her son

Sebrina Martin adopted the newborn sibling of a minor client she represented in a 2016 dependency case.

June 29, 2022

Why do you need to declare party affiliation when filling out your absentee affidavit?

Though somewhat innocuous at first glance, this section could and has led to an amount of confusion for would-be voters.

June 29, 2022

Mobile DA candidate says she would use discretion when enforcing abortion law

Donald said district attorneys are the "last decision-making point" and that their discretion includes "what cases to prosecute."

June 28, 2022

Source: ALGOP counts illegal vote to create a tie in the Whatley-Hovey election

ALGOP has concluded that Jay Hovey must trust his fate not to legally cast ballots but to a coin toss.

June 27, 2022

ALGOP committee declares Whatley-Hovey race a tie, denies two challenges

The party's candidate committee determined that Whatley and Hovey will draw lots to determine a winner.

June 26, 2022