2018 election

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Debbie Wood beats Todd Rauch by seven votes after count of provisional ballots

Tuesday the provisional ballots were counted in House District 38, the closest state house race in the state. Debbie Wood emerged with a win by just seven votes over Todd Rauch in the Republican primary runoff for the open seat. “Sad to see this journey come to end, but we couldn’t be more proud of … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 25, 2018

Democratic legislative candidates express concern about St. Clair Democratic Executive Committee

The three candidates who are running as Democrats for legislative seats representing St. Clair County released a joint statement of concern with the leadership of the St. Clair County Democratic Party. Carl Carter is running for Alabama State Senate District 11. Nicki Arnold-Swindle is running for State House District 36, and Jared Vaughn is running … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 24, 2018

Secretary of State announces minor party, independent candidates

Monday, the Secretary of State’s office released a final list of minor parties and Independent candidates who have qualified for the November 6 general election ballot. No Independent or third party candidates will be running for any statewide races on the fall general election ballot. There were, however, several state Senate and state House candidates … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 24, 2018

Attorney General Steve Marshall defeats Troy King for GOP nomination

Republican voters went to the polls and elected Steve Marshall as the Republican nominee for Alabama Attorney General. Marshall was appointed as District Attorney by then Governor Don Siegelman (D). Tuesday night Marshall thanked his supporters and his team and said that there would be a new vision for Alabama going forward. “What reaffirms me … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 18, 2018

Bill Baxley endorses Joseph Siegelman

Tuesday, Joseph Siegelman held a press conference in Birmingham to announce that he has been endorsed by former Lieutenant Governor Bill Baxley (D). “Right now, we have a unique opportunity in Alabama — an opportunity to change this state from the heart,” Baxley stated. “As a former Alabama Attorney General, I am well aware of … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 18, 2018

Chris Elliott wins State Senate runoff: Fisher challenges him to debate

Former Baldwin County Commissioner Chris Elliott (R) defeated Dr. David Northcutt in the Republican primary on Tuesday for state Senate District 32. This was one of the hardest fought races in the state. As of press time, with 97 percent of the boxes in, Elliott had 9497 votes 52 percent to Northcutt’s 8755 48 percent. … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 18, 2018

Roby thanks Trump, Pence for helping her defeat Bright

Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) won a resounding victory over former Congressman Bobby Bright. The two had faced off before in 2010 when the Republican Montgomery City Council woman Roby unseated the Democratic incumbent in Bright. Roby won the first contest in a hard fought general election. Eight years later, Bright had switched to the Republican … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 18, 2018

Secretary Merrill reminds voters that crossover voting rules are in effect

Today, July 17, 2018, voters will return to the polls to make a final selection for the candidates they want to represent the Republican or Democratic party in the November General Election which will be held on November 6, 2018. Secretary of State John Merrill (R) reminded voters that, as a result of legislation passed … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 17, 2018

District Attorneys Association head Barry Matson endorses Steve Marshall

Barry Matson, the Executive Director of the Office of Prosecution Services (OPS) and the Alabama District Attorneys Association (ADAA) took to Facebook to urge Republican voters to come out and vote for Attorney General Steve Marshall. Marshall was appointed Attorney General by then Governor Robert Bentley (R) and is seeking his own term as AG. … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 17, 2018

Twinkle Cavanaugh criticizes Will Ainsworth’s “Truth Tellin’ Tour”

Monday, State Representative Will Ainsworth (R-Guntersville) and a candidate in the July 17 Republican runoff for lieutenant governor, is campaigning across the state with a life-size fiberglass tiger statue and a motorboat during what he calls a “Truth Tellin’ Tour” after his opponent Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh, attacked Ainsworth over his past … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 16, 2018