Elections

Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Barry Moore

The Alabama Farmers Federation announced on Friday that it is endorsing Republican congressional candidate former State Rep. Barry Moore in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. Federation President Jimmy Parnell said members of the state’s largest farm organization appreciate Moore’s agricultural background, conservative values and work ethic. “Barry understands the importance of agriculture to southeast Alabama,” Parnell … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 31, 2020

Congressional candidate Barry Moore shares meme supporting Kenosha shooter

Barry Moore, the Republican candidate expected to win election to Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, shared a post on his Facebook page on Saturday supporting the 17-year-old gunman charged with two counts of homicide after a shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The post, which has since been deleted, shows an image of an armed Kyle Rittenhouse next to … Continued

Micah Danney

August 29, 2020

Alabama Republicans react to Trump accepting GOP nomination for a second term

President Donald Trump gave a speech at the White House Thursday, accepting the Republican nomination for president of the United States. Alabama Republican Party Chair Terry Lathan was one of the people to receive an invitation to view the event live on the White House grounds. “To be there in person, to be invited to … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 28, 2020

Trump promotes “law and order” in closing night speech at the RNC

President Donald Trump gave a 70-minute speech Thursday to accept the Republican nomination for a second term in the White House. “How can the Democrat Party ask to lead our country when it spends so much time tearing down our country,” Trump said. Trump hammered over and over again on the “law and order” theme. … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 28, 2020

Jones praises Maddox for tough coronavirus decisions

Alabama Sen. Doug Jones on Thursday held a press conference along with Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox, and Jones praised the mayor for being one of the first mayors to take steps to slow the spread of the virus, including implementing a mask mandate. Jones said that Maddox “has made a lot of tough decisions — … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 28, 2020

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

Eddie Burkhalter

August 26, 2020

Incumbent Prichard mayor Jimmie Gardner and challenger Lorenzo Martin advance to runoff

Voters in Prichard, Alabama, went to the polls Tuesday to elect their mayor for the next four years. Incumbent Jimmie Gardner received 1,493 votes or 43.4 percent of the vote. He will be in the Oct. 5 runoff against Lorenzo Martin, who finished with 875 votes or 25.4 percent. Other candidates did not make the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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

Brandon Moseley

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

Eddie Burkhalter

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

Brandon Moseley

August 25, 2020