Closing Alabama’s primaries won’t strengthen the GOP; it will weaken accountability
The proposal is an injustice to Alabama voters. It is also a formula for less accountability.
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Rep. Adline Clarke keeps on fighting for voting rights, no matter how hopeless that fight seems at times. This week, she finally got a win.
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Lawmakers advanced a package to guarantee early voting, eliminate absentee ballot restrictions and automatically restore ballot access for some returning from incarceration.
Senate candidate Doug Harwell pledges lottery vote
Republican state Senate candidate Doug Harwell pledged Wednesday to let Alabamians vote on a statewide lottery.
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The Mobile County Republican Party will host 39 local and statewide candidates at its largest-ever GOP candidate fair on April 6.
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Analysis | Alabama GOP voters engaged, but not persuaded
High undecided numbers across statewide races point to a deeper disconnect as the May primary approaches.
Alabama Young Democrats, College Democrats endorse Escott Lumpkin in District 60
Alicia Escott Lumpkin is challenging four-term incumbent Representative Juandalynn Givan in House District 60.
Christian coalition condemns Allen’s ‘anti-muslim rhetoric’
The coalition said Allen's comments stand in direct contrast to the teachings of Christ.
Craig Jelks visits Islamic Academy of Alabama, condemns Tuberville Islamophobia
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Rep. Strong slams Senate for DHS shutdown, drawing opponent’s criticism
Both the Republican incumbent and a challenger vying for District 5's Democratic nomination decried the shutdown, while splitting on the crisis's cause.