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2018 election

Realtors endorse Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh for lieutenant governor

Public Service Commission President Twinkle Cavanaugh announced that she has been endorsed by the Alabama Realtors Political Action Committee (ARPAC) in her campaign for lieutenant governor. “I am honored to receive the endorsement of Alabama’s Realtors,” Cavanaugh said. “We share a mutual desire to grow more jobs and expand economic opportunity for families across our … Continued
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April 12, 2018

Scott Dawson criticizes Ivey on decision to sign HB317

Friday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed controversial HB317 into law. GOP gubernatorial primary opponent Scott Dawson reacted to Ivey’s signing of House Bill 317. “After ​decades in politics and over a million dollars in special interest money, today’s signing of House Bill 317 is to be expected from Kay Ivey,” Dawson said. “Follow the money … Continued
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April 9, 2018

AG candidate Chess Bedsole criticizes lax ethics laws, results of Bentley investigation

On Wednesday, many Alabamians were surprised to learn that apparently using law enforcement personnel to intimidate witnesses and investigate family matters and potential political leaks is completely legal under Alabama law. At least that is the conclusion that many are drawing from the end of the Bentley investigation that found that there were no grounds under … Continued
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April 6, 2018

Maddox earns Moms Demand Action “Seal of Approval”

Moms Demand Action, one of the largest gun safety groups in the country, announced that Tuscaloosa Mayor and Democratic candidate for governor Walt Maddox has received their “Seal of Approval.” Moms Demand Action claims to support the Second Amendment and advocates for what they call “common-sense solutions,” which they claim could decrease gun violence in America. … Continued
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April 6, 2018

Hightower promises to bring reform to Montgomery

State Sen. Bill Hightower, R-Mobile, said that he stands as the lone candidate for governor of Alabama ready to reform Montgomery for the people of Alabama. Highower is promoting his “Alabama First” agenda that he promises will put into action, if he is elected governor, by working to enact legislative term limits, reform Alabama’s tax … Continued
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April 6, 2018

Home Builders endorse Twinkle Cavanaugh for lieutenant governor

Thursday, Public Service Commission President Twinkle Cavanaugh received the endorsement of the Home Builders Association of Alabama in her bid to be Alabama’s lieutenant governor. Cavanaugh is a small business owner and lifelong conservative Republican. She was elected PSC President in 2012 and re-elected in 2016. Cavanaugh was the first woman to Chair the Alabama … Continued
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April 6, 2018

Mark Story running as independent in Senate District 23

Mark Story will formally launch his campaign today for State Senate District 23 as an independent candidate at a news conference in Selma. Story said that running as an independent will allow him the freedom to serve the best interests of the entire district. He said that in light of longtime incumbent Democratic Senator Hank … Continued
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April 6, 2018

BamaCarry endorses Ainsworth for lieutenant governor

Wednesday, BamaCarry announced that its membership has endorsed State Representative Will Ainsworth, R – Guntersville, for lieutenant governor. “Throughout his time in the Alabama Legislature and in every vote he has cast, Will Ainsworth has proven to be a staunch defender of the Second Amendment and a strong supporter of gun rights for citizens across … Continued
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April 5, 2018