News / Congress / Courts / Elections / National / President / State SPLC warns election fraud claims may solidify as “key belief” of the far right President Trump’s rhetoric is inspiring white supremacist and far-right extremists to violence, the SPLC says. Micah Danney / December 15, 2020
Supreme Court rejects Texas lawsuit challenging election results The state of Alabama was one of 18 states that joined Texas in its bid to have the Supreme Court overturn Biden’s victory. Brandon Moseley / December 13, 2020
Shelby applauds Senate passage of defense funding The conference report passed the Senate by a vote of 84 to 13. It authorizes a total of $740.5 billion for national defense priorities. Brandon Moseley / December 11, 2020
Governor meets virtually with President-elect Biden, Vice President-elect Harris Five Democratic governors and five Republican governors attended the virtual meeting. Eddie Burkhalter / November 20, 2020
Alabama Democratic leaders say Biden, Harris win is a win for the nation Democratic leaders in the state called for unity — and for a peaceful transfer of power. Eddie Burkhalter / November 9, 2020
Poll watchers in Alabama report massive turnout, long waits and machine shortages One observer spoke to multiple people in long lines who vowed that they are ready to wait all night if they have to. Micah Danney / November 3, 2020
SPLC: Millions still have their mail-in ballots, should return them in person Nearly 100 million Americans have already voted by mail or by early in-person voting. There were 138 million total votes cast in the 2016 election. Micah Danney / November 3, 2020
Etowah County Republicans rally for Trump Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, the special guest at the rally, is set to deliver remarks. Brandon Moseley / October 31, 2020
Aderholt fully supports Barrett’s confirmation process Confirmation hearings began last week and a vote on her confirmation is expected in the next week just days before the general election. Brandon Moseley / October 20, 2020
Republicans praise President Trump’s SCOTUS nomination “The confirmation process is already proving to be another brutal fight, but I am certain that this is the job for a strong, conservative woman,” Ivey said. Brandon Moseley / September 27, 2020