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Former Alabama Attorney General Charlie Graddick endorses Troy King

Saturday, retired Mobile County Judge and former Alabama Attorney General Charles “Charlie” Graddick (R) announced that he was endorsing former Attorney General Troy King in Tuesday’s Republican primary runoff. Graddick cited rising violent crime for his decision to endorse King over current AG Steve Marshall. “I don’t know what their thinking,” Graddick said, “But I … Continued
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July 16, 2018

Former ALGOP Chairman Bill Armistead endorses Will Ainsworth

Friday, July 13 former Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead announced his endorsement of state Representative Will Ainsworth (R-Guntersville) for lieutenant governor in the July 17 Republican runoff election. Armistead served as ALGOP chairman from 2011 to 2015 and held a seat in the Alabama State Senate from 1994 to 2002. Armistead said that endorsement … Continued
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July 16, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence endorses US Rep. Martha Roby

Friday, Vice President Mike Pence (R) endorsed U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) in her campaign for re-election in Alabama’s Second Congressional District. Pence released a statement on social media: “President Trump and I support Martha Roby – a strong supporter of tax cuts & President Trump’s pro-growth, America First agenda!,” Vice-President Pence said. “Get out … Continued
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July 16, 2018

Carl Carter is running for State Senate

Thursday Carl Carter (D) kicked off his general election campaign for state Senate in his hometown of Moody with a pizza and cookies party at the Moody Civic Center. U.S. House candidate and 2013 Miss America Mallory Hagan (D) also attended the very rare Democratic Party event in Moody. Carl Carter is running for State … Continued
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July 16, 2018

Todd Rauch forms Veterans Task Force

House District 38 candidate Todd Rauch (R) announced Saturday that he has formed a Veterans Task Force aimed at helping Veterans in District 38 and throughout the surrounding region. Rauch is an Iraq War Purple Heart recipient. There, he learned first-hand how challenging it can be to transition from military to civilian life with little … Continued
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July 10, 2018

Poll shows Parker leading Vance by sizable margin

A new poll shows Tom Parker and Kay Ivey well ahead of their Democratic opponents four months ahead of the November 5 general election. According to a new poll by Atlantic Media & Research Republican Chief Justice nominee Tom Parker holds a 16 point lead (40 to 24) over Democratic nominee Robert Vance Jr. Parker’s … Continued
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July 6, 2018

Roby, Agriculture Committee Chairman Conaway Address Farmers

U.S. Representative Martha Roby, R-Alabama, and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway, R-Texas, met with farmers in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District to discuss agriculture policy, the farm bill and growing trade concerns. At the beginning of the day, Roby and Conaway addressed a packed crowd of farmers in Troy at the Pike County Cattleman’s Association … Continued
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July 6, 2018

Mike Huckabee endorses Twinkle Cavanaugh

Monday, Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (R) announced that she has been endorsed by former Arkansas Governor and two time GOP Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee (R). Cavanaugh is running for Lieutenant Governor in the Republican primary runoff. Cavanaugh is a small business owner and was the first woman to chair the Alabama Republican … Continued
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July 4, 2018

Sen. Jabo Waggoner endorses Gerald Dial for agriculture and industries commissioner

Sunday, state Senate Rules Committee Chair James Thomas “Jabo” Waggoner (R-Vestavia) endorsed fellow state Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. “Over the years, I have been privileged to serve in the Legislature with Gerald Dial,” Waggoner said. “I have observed first-hand his tireless work to pass legislation that benefits Alabama’s agriculture … Continued
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July 3, 2018