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Washington County Commissioner switches to the Republican Party

Washington County Commissioner William “Termite” Beasley announced that he is switching from the Democratic Party to the Alabama Republican Party. Termite requested that the Washington County Republican Party Executive Committee allow him to join at their recent meeting. His request was accepted. “Over the years, the way things have changed, I feel like the Republican … Continued
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October 11, 2019

DNC tells Worley ADP to follow the new rules

Don’t even try it, Nancy.  That was essentially the message from Democratic National Committee chairman Tom Perez in a letter sent Wednesday to Alabama Democratic Party chairwoman Nancy Worley.  Perez laid out that a meeting called last week by a majority of Alabama’s State Democratic Executive Committee was valid and proper, and the means by … Continued
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October 10, 2019

Montgomery elects Steven Reed as its first black mayor

Montgomery has its first black mayor.  Steven Reed, the Montgomery County Judge of Probate, gained 67 percent of the vote Tuesday night, steamrolling past challenger David Woods, a local TV station owner, to become the first African American mayor in the city’s 200-year history.  Reed began his term as mayor-elect with a unifying message.  “Let … Continued
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October 9, 2019

Doug Jones raises more than $2 million in third quarter

Monday, the Doug Jones for Senate campaign reported another strong fundraising quarter. Doug Jones’ (D-Alabama) campaign reports that they have raised over $2 million in the third quarter of 2019 alone. Jones fundraising is being driven by the Democratic grassroots and online donations, much of it from out of the state of Alabama. Jones has … Continued
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October 8, 2019

Greg Shaw announces re-election campaign for Supreme Court

Friday, Alabama Supreme Court Justice Greg Shaw (R) announced that he will file to run for re-election to his seat on the Court when the Alabama Republican Party opens candidate qualifying on Tuesday. Judge Shaw is the Republican incumbent Justice. Justice Shaw was first elected to the Supreme Court in 2008 after serving on the … Continued
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October 8, 2019

Montgomery runoff elections are today

Voters in Montgomery go to the polls today to elect a new major in today’s runoff mayoral election between Montgomery County Probate Judge Steven Reed and businessman David Woods. There are also city council runoffs in three seats. The polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. “There already is great interest … Continued
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October 8, 2019

Byrne is first to announce 67 county leadership team

Monday, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) announced the launch of his Grassroots Leadership Team for his bid to win the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Byrne’s is the first Senate candidate to release an all 67 county leadership team. The team includes over 200 key community leaders. “It is an honor to have so many people … Continued
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October 8, 2019