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Meadows and Fritz advance to Republican runoff in HD74

Charlotte Meadows and Michael Fritz finished first and second in the crowded Republican primary race for Alabama House of Representatives District 74 seat in Montgomery County. Meadows and Fritz will be moving on to the special Republican primary runoff. Charlotte Meadows received 1218 votes at press time. Her 44 percent of the vote was not … Continued
June 12, 2019

GOP voters in House District 74 go to the polls today

Today the polls open for the Alabama Republican Primary in Alabama House of Representatives District 74. HD74 is in Montgomery County. Six candidates will be on the Republican special primary election ballot. They include Michael Fritz, Tobias Grant, Jesse Caleb Heifner, Jay King, Charlotte Meadows and Daniel Sparkman. HD74 became vacant when State Rep. Dimitri … Continued
June 11, 2019

Sen. Jones appoints Ron Sparks as new regional director

Friday, U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, announced he has hired former Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Ron Sparks as his regional director for the Middle District of Alabama, which includes Montgomery and Dothan. “Ron has a long record of distinguished service to Alabama, and I know he’ll be an invaluable asset to my team,” … Continued
June 10, 2019

Trump tells Roy Moore that he cannot win Senate seat

President Donald Trump said on Twitter Wednesday that former Alabama Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore cannot win the Senate seat against incumbent Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama. “Roy Moore cannot win, and the consequences will be devastating….Judges and Supreme Court Justices!” President Trump said on Twitter. Moore afterward tweeted, “Ever wonder why the mere mention of … Continued
May 30, 2019

Fraternal Order of Police endorses Jay King

Monday, the Fraternal Order of Police Capitol City Lodge No. 11 announced that they have endorsed Jay King in the House District 74 special election Republican primary. “Jay has demonstrated his ability to lead and work with others to better our community,” said Lodge President Everette Johnson. “He will make an excellent Representative that will … Continued
May 29, 2019

Sen. Mike Lee endorses Arnold Mooney in U.S. Senate race

U.S. Senator Mike Lee, R-Utah, publicly endorsed State Rep. Arnold Mooney, R-Indian Springs, for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Alabama on Wednesday. “I am proud to endorse Arnold Mooney for U.S. Senate,” Lee said. “Arnold is a strong constitutional conservative and the best candidate to beat (U.S. Sen.) Doug Jones. He has a … Continued
May 28, 2019

Ballot access reform is unlikely to get out of committee

Reports are that a bill to make it easier for minor party candidates and independents to get ballot access likely will not even get out of committee in its house of origin this session. Senate Bill 336 is sponsored by State Senator Cam Ward, R-Alabaster. According to the synopsis: “Under existing law, to gain ballot … Continued
May 21, 2019

Bernie Sanders to host campaign rally in Birmingham

Democratic 2020 presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, will hold a rally at Kelly Ingram Park in Birmingham on Sunday, May 19, at 4 p.m. Sanders plans to highlight how his policies, specifically restoring voting rights, reforming the K-12 education system, addressing environmental racism and eradicating poverty, will help Alabamians. The event is free and … Continued
May 13, 2019

House Democratic Caucus endorses Sen. Vivian Figures for state party chair

The Alabama House Democratic Caucus is weighing into the fight over who will lead the Alabama Democratic Party after Democratic National Committee-ordered elections later this month. The caucus announced Wednesday that at least 19 House Democrats voted to endorse Sen. Vivian Figures, D-Mobile, for Alabama Democratic Party chair. Figures has served in the Alabama Senate … Continued
May 9, 2019

Hometown Action endorses Tabitha Isner

Hometown Action announced Tuesday that it has endorsed Tabitha Isner for chair of the Alabama Democratic Party. Hometown Action said in a statement that in 2018, Isner ran for Congress as a Hometown Action member candidate on a progressive populist platform reflective of Hometown Action’s values and a bold vision for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. … Continued
May 9, 2019