Elections

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

Brandon Moseley

August 25, 2020

LaTosha Brown’s Alabama roots inspired the work she’s doing for Black voters

LaTosha Brown asked the same question of every speaker as they each took their turn during a virtual town hall on Facebook Live earlier this month. “What do you see?” she asked throughout the event, held to give activists and residents in Selma a platform for their thoughts about changing the name of the Edmund … Continued

Micah Danney

August 24, 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

Eddie Burkhalter

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

Brandon Moseley

August 21, 2020

Thursday is the last day to apply for absentee ballot for municipal elections

Thursday is the last day to apply for an absentee ballot in the numerous municipal elections happening around the state on Tuesday. Monday is the last day to hand-deliver your absentee ballot. Municipal elections are non-partisan. In-person voting will be Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bring a valid photo ID. If you don’t … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 20, 2020

Doug Jones says Joe Biden “is who we need as our next president”

Incumbent U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Monday addressed the Democratic National Convention and told the Democratic delegates and TV viewers watching at home that former Vice President Joe Biden “is who we need as our next president.” “Growing up in the South meant growing up in the midst of stark divisions,” Jones said. “But … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 19, 2020

Merrill touts state’s absentee ballot system, urges interested voters to submit applications

Secretary of State John Merrill on Tuesday encouraged voters who want to vote by absentee ballot to request one, noting that there are 72 days left to do so. “Any one of our 3,631,381 voters in the state who want to vote absentee can vote absentee,” Merrill said. Voters who want to avoid the possibility … Continued

Micah Danney

August 19, 2020

Barry Moore promises to “fight against the destructive ideas of the Democrats”

Republican congressional candidate Barry Moore on Tuesday said he will fight what he called the “destructive” ideas of the Democratic Party. “When I’m elected to represent District 2,” he said, “I’ll fight against the destructive ideas of the Democrats and support our President.” Moore was responding to the Democratic National Committee’s online convention by pointing … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 19, 2020

Common Sense Campaign holds Fairhope municipal election forum

The Common Sense Campaign TEA Party is hosting a forum for candidates running for mayor and city council in Fairhope. The Fairhope forum will be Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fairhope City Council Chambers at 161 N. Section St., Fairhope, AL, 36532. The moderator will be Cody Phillips, the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 19, 2020

Butler County Circuit Clerk switches to Republican Party

Butler County Circuit Clerk Mattie Gomillion announced Monday that she is switching to the Republican Party. Gomillion met with the Butler County Republican Executive Committee to make her party switch and was warmly received by the local party. “The Democrat Party of today is not the same party I joined years ago,” Gomillion said. “Their … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 18, 2020