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Two open congressional seats in the Heart of Dixie in 2020

Governor Kay Ivey has had a very successful first year as governor. One of the coups she pulled off was getting the legislature to pass legislation granting the governor the power to appoint the Board of Pardons and Paroles. The new law will give her all the new appointments to the Parole Board. Previously, the … Continued
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September 4, 2019

Meadows declares victory in HD74 despite no official vote totals

Charlotte Meadows declared victory in the Alabama House District 74 race Tuesday night.  Her challenger, attorney Michael Fritz, conceded defeat.  Not a single vote had been officially counted when they did so, and the race wasn’t exactly a blowout.  Fritz’s campaign staff said it concluded from going to each precinct that Fritz received somewhere in … Continued
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August 28, 2019

Charlotte Meadows wins House District 74 Republican primary runoff

On Tuesday, former Montgomery school board President Charlotte Meadows won the Republican primary runoff election in House District 74 over U.S. Army Reserve Colonel and prominent bankruptcy attorney Michael Fritz. “We did it!” Meadows announced on social media. “To my fantastic supporters, I can not thank each of you enough. To my amazing family that … Continued
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August 28, 2019

Steven Reed, David Woods advance to runoff for Montgomery mayor

Montgomery voters went to the polls Tuesday and as most observers expected, Steven Reed and David Woods received the most votes and will advance to the runoff election. Reed is the probate judge of Montgomery County. Woods is a prominent businessman and broadcaster who owns three television stations including Montgomery’s Fox affiliate. From early in … Continued
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August 28, 2019

By the numbers: What if King runs for AL-2?

Congresswoman Martha Roby recently announced her retirement as the representative for the Second Congressional District leaving an opening that others hope to fill. Persistent rumors around Montgomery — stretching into the Wiregrass — suggest that former Attorney General Troy King will run for the vacant U.S. House seat. Reportedly, King is consulting friends and family … Continued
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August 27, 2019

Republican House District 74 voters go to the polls

The Republican primary runoff election in House District 74 in Montgomery is today. Former Montgomery School Board President Charlotte Meadows faces Montgomery area attorney and JAG Michael Fritz. The winner of the Republican primary runoff will face former Montgomery NAACP President Rayford Mack in the general election. “I will be a responsive and transparent representative, … Continued
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August 27, 2019

Alabama Republican Executive Committee votes to oppose abolishing elected school board

Saturday, the Alabama Republican Executive Committee voted in favor of a resolution opposing a state constitutional amendment Constitutional amendment 284, if ratified by the voters, would replace the elected school board with a school commission appointed by the Governor. The amendment also repeals the highly unpopular Common Core standards, but requires that the Board replace … Continued
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August 26, 2019