Skip to content

Elections

News / Elections / State

Stephen Moore endorses Hightower for Congress

Thursday, the Hightower for Congress campaign released a statement saying that they are proud to announce that Hightower has received the endorsement of Trump economic advisor Stephen Moore. “Bill Hightower is the kind of pro-growth, free-market conservative we need in Congress,” Moore said. “Bill advocated for these types of policies in the Alabama state senate, … Continued
June 19, 2020

Sessions: DACA decision “example of unelected judges” advancing cause of the “socialist left”

Thursday, former U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) denounced the 5 to 4 Supreme Court decision to block the Trump Administration’s efforts to dismantle the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which was started in 2012 by President Barack H Obama (D). “The Supreme Court continues to undermine law and the efficacy of the entire … Continued
June 19, 2020

BCA endorses Jerry Carl

Thursday, the board of directors for the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) has endorsed Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl in the race for Alabama’s First Congressional District seat. “Jerry Carl is a job creator with a commitment to supporting economic growth and pro-jobs policies,” said BCA Chairman of the Board John Mazyck of The Frazer … Continued
June 19, 2020

Scott Brakefield announces run for mayor of Alabaster

Monday, Scott Brakefield announced his candidacy the office of Mayor of Alabaster. “I am excited to announce that I am running for Mayor of Alabaster,” Brakefield said. “Alabaster is a special town with a special quality of life. I believe in responsible growth, improving infrastructure and quality education for our children.” Scott Brakefield says that … Continued
June 16, 2020

Federal judge waives some Alabama voting requirements amid pandemic

A federal judge on Monday lifted a statewide ban on curbside voting and waived certain absentee ballot requirements for voters in at least  Jefferson, Mobile, and Lee Counties.  U.S. District Judge Abdul Kallon, in his opinion Monday, approved, in part, a preliminary injunction filed by the NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), the … Continued
June 15, 2020

A brief look at candidate Barry Moore

Former state Representative Barry Moore will face Dothan businessman Jeff Coleman in a Republican primary runoff for Alabama’s Second Congressional District on July 14. Moore entered politics in 2010, at the urging of then-Chair of the Republican Party Mike Hubbard. (Hubbard is a convicted felon who is sentenced to four years in state prison for … Continued
June 15, 2020

Bill Roberts endorses Hightower for Congress

The Hightower for Congress campaign announced that former state Senator Bill Roberts has endorsed Sen. Hightower in the First Congressional District. “I am proud to receive Senator Roberts.” Sen. Hightower said. “He represented Mobile and all of south Alabama in the state House and state Senate with honor and a commitment to improving our community. … Continued
June 15, 2020

Sessions slams Jones for voting to rename military bases

Friday, former U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) released a statement criticizing Senator Doug Jones (D-Alabama) voting to rename every American military base and every military item that is named for Southern soldiers who fought for the Confederate States of America during the Civil War: “The vote by Senator Doug Jones to remove from all military … Continued
June 15, 2020

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne endorses Jerry Carl for Congress

Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl was endorsed for the 1st Congressional District by incumbent Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, on Thursday. “In these tough times, we need strong leadership in Congress,” Byrne said. “That’s why I’m proud to endorse Jerry Carl. Like President Trump, Jerry’s got a backbone – he’s tough, he’s strong, and he is … Continued
June 12, 2020