Elections

Brooks encourages Americans to celebrate independence, foundational principles

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, urged Americans to celebrate the Fourth of July, our independence, and the foundational principles that have made America the greatest nation in world. “On July 4th, 1776, America’s Founding Fathers launched history’s greatest experiment,” Brooks said. “The Founders sought to answer a question no one had asked before. Can a nation … Continued

July 6, 2020

Gary Bauer endorses Hightower for Congress

Congressional candidate Bill Hightower’s campaign announced Wednesday that he has received the endorsement of national social conservative leader Gary Bauer. “I am proud to endorse Bill Hightower for Congress,” Bauer said. “Bill is a man of God who is an unapologetic voice for faith, family and freedom. He has worked to defend the unborn both … Continued

July 3, 2020

Tallassee mayor endorses Jeff Coleman

Republican Congressional candidate Jeff Coleman has received the endorsement of Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock. Coleman is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in the July 14 Republican primary runoff. “Alabama needs a strong conservative candidate who will not back down from a challenge, and will represent the voice, people, and values of those who … Continued

July 2, 2020

Alabama Republican Assembly endorses Barry Moore

Congressional candidates Barry Moore’s campaign on Wednesday said the Alabama Republican Assembly has endorsed him for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. Jennifer Montrose is the President of the Alabama Republican Assembly. “We must have elected leaders who are committed to governing honestly and ethically and believe Barry Moore can best help our state and nation move … Continued

July 2, 2020

U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Jerry Carl

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl in the race for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber said in a statement that it is proud to endorse Carl, in an effort to promote free enterprise and job-creating policies for businesses across all regions and sectors. “In difficult times, we … Continued

July 2, 2020

Alabama appeals COVID-19 voting decision to U.S. Supreme Court

Alabama has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a lower court’s decision allowing curbside voting during the July 14 Republican runoff amid the COVID-19 pandemic. [mfn referencenumber=*]Correction: This story previously stated that the runoff was on July 12. That was an error. The primary runoff is on July 14. This story has been updated … Continued

July 1, 2020

Mayor Terry Holley endorses Jeff Coleman

Jeff Coleman’s campaign for Congress in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District said this week that Coleman has been endorsed by Florala Mayor Terry Holley. “Jeff Coleman has my full support,” Holley said in a statement. “I believe that he will represent our families and values with principled leadership in Washington and help ensure that our district … Continued

July 1, 2020

Winfrey was proud to see NASCAR ban the Confederate flag

Democratic 3rd Congressional District candidate Adia Winfrey said Monday that as a daughter of Talladega, she was proud to see NASCAR ban the Confederate flag. “The last few weeks have marked some pretty major strides in our nation’s discussions around race and equality,” Winfrey said in a statement. “While President Trump continues to tweet his … Continued

June 30, 2020

U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Aderholt

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt’s congressional campaign announced Monday the U.S. Chamber of Commerce had endorsed the congressman. “On behalf of the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region, I am pleased to inform you that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has … Continued

June 30, 2020

Sessions calls on Woodfin, Birmingham schools to reverse decisions on the Church of the Highlands

GOP candidate and former U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama, held a news conference in Woodlawn to say he had issued letters to Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and the Birmingham Board of Education, urging them to reverse their actions ending relationships with the Church of the Highlands. Sessions called both decisions “discriminatory.” “It is never more … Continued

June 26, 2020