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Special Election in CD One on Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Voters in Alabama’s First Congressional District go to the polls on Tuesday to select their next congressman.  Former State Senator Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose faces Burton Leflore (D) from Mobile in Tuesday’s special election for the open congressional seat. This will be the third time in slightly over … Continued
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December 16, 2013

Byrne Accuses Dean Young Campaign of Dirty Campaigning Tactics

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In most states and most congressional districts, pro-gun, anti-abortion, pro-traditional marriage, fiscal conservative candidate, Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose would be attacked by his political opponents as “too far right” or as “too conservative.” But, this is Alabama, and you can’t be “too conservative” in an Alabama Republican Party … Continued
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October 11, 2013

AL-01 Candidates Sound-Off on Syria

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter MOBILE— As the resolution for limited military action proposed by President Obama slowly makes its way through Congress, candidates for the 1st Congressional District have been sounding off on what they think is the appropriate role for the US to play in Syria. Alabama Political Reporter contacted all of … Continued
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September 5, 2013

Congressional Candidate Releases Controversial Statement

Staff Report MOBILE, AL— As is related in another article published here on Alabama Political Reporter, we recently contacted candidates in Alabama’s 1st congressional district to obtain reaction on President Obama’s proposed use of limited military force in Syria, as a reaction to the systematic utilization of chemical warfare. Most of the statements released by … Continued
September 5, 2013

Bess Rich Endorses Quin Hillyer

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MOBILE—Last week, the Quin Hillyer (R) campaign announced that Mobile City Councilwoman Bess Rich has endorsed Hillyer’s candidacy for the U.S. Congress in Alabama Congressional District One. Rich said in a written statement, “I have known Quin for 15 years. I have been impressed by his journalist skills and … Continued
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September 3, 2013

Crowded Field of Republican Candidates Qualify for Congressional Seat

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Nine Republicans have officially qualified with the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) to run as Republicans in a bid to replace the recently retired Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead announced, “We have an extraordinarily qualified field of Republican candidates vying to fill the … Continued
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August 6, 2013

ALGOP Announces List of Qualified Republican Candidates for AL-1 Congressional Seat

Staff Report Birmingham, AL- Nine candidates have qualified with the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) to run as Republicans in the upcoming race to replace Congressman Jo Bonner as the U.S. Representative for Alabama’s 1st Congressional district. Congressman Bonner resigned on August 2nd, after more than ten years serving in Congress. ALGOP Chairman Bill Armistead said, … Continued
August 5, 2013

Quin Hillyer Announces Intent to Run for Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Congressman Jo Bonner announced his retirement from the U.S. Congress, in order to accept a position with the University of Alabama System. News of this vacancy has led to numerous potential candidates contemplating running for the office. The first to announce was columnist Quin Hillyer. American Spectator contributor … Continued
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May 24, 2013

Bonner Says Airbus is Only the Beginning

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile said in his regular column that he is optimistic about the state’s ability to recruit Airbus suppliers and more jobs to South Alabama. Rep. Bonner said, “Successful economic development is deeply rooted in relationships.  While Airbus’ decision to build their first American aircraft … Continued
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July 17, 2012