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James Averhart rips Bradley Byrne for vote against bill to support Postal Service

The Democratic candidate in Alabama’s 1st Congressional District expressed concern Tuesday over Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, voting against a bill to provide $25 million to the U.S. Postal Service, and that would block cost-cutting measures many worry are slowing the mail and could jeopardize mail-in, or absentee, voting.  Byrne on Tuesday said he voted against … Continued
August 26, 2020

Frank Vincent Brocato re-elected as mayor of Hoover

Voters across much of Alabama went to the polls Tuesday and chose who they wanted as their city leaders for the next four years. One of the closest watched races in the state was for mayor of Hoover. Incumbent Hoover Mayor Frank Vincent Brocato beat back a challenge from City Council President Gene Smith III, … Continued
August 26, 2020

Doug Jones campaign ad notes Tuberville’s involvement in hedge fund that defrauded investors

The campaign for U.S. Sen. Doug Jones on Tuesday released its first ad attacking his opponent’s connection to a fraudulent hedge fund that bilked more than $2 million from several Alabamians who invested in the venture.  Tommy Tuberville’s partner in the Auburn hedge fund was sentenced to a decade in prison over what has been … Continued
August 25, 2020

Alabamians in several cities head to the polls for municipal elections

Many cities across Alabama are holding municipal elections today. Elections in Alabama’s towns and cities for mayor and city council are non-partisan, so there are no party primaries and no party declarations. There will be just one ballot and all registered voters in the municipality may participate. Some cities have council districts where voters may … Continued
August 25, 2020

Alabama Republicans have role in Republican National Convention

Day one of the Republican National Convention was held Monday in Charlotte, albeit with a far smaller delegate presence than what was originally planned. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued a statement at the close of day one of the Republican National Convention. “What an incredible day to be an American and an Alabamian!” … Continued
August 25, 2020

Governor issues order to aid cities in hunt for election workers amid COVID-19

Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday issued another supplement to her state of emergency proclamation in an effort to ease burdens on municipalities that are struggling to find election workers due to COVID-19.  Current state law mandates that election workers live in the municipality in which they’ll be working the polls, and Ivey’s supplemental order Friday … Continued
August 21, 2020

Alabama Republicans react to Biden’s nomination

The virtual Democratic National Convention ended Thursday with former Vice President Joe Biden formally accepting the Democratic nomination to be the 46th president of the United States. Alabama Republicans responded with their reasoning on why they believe Americans should not vote for Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris. “We’ve heard how Joe Biden won’t … Continued
August 21, 2020