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Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Roby for another term

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Alabama Farmers Federation endorsed U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, for re-election and cited her support for the agriculture community in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell praised Roby’s work on behalf of Alabama’s farmers in Congress. “The Alabama Farmers Federation is fortunate to have … Continued
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February 16, 2018

Etowah County Commissioner Jeff Overstreet seeks fourth term

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Etowah County Commissioner Jeff Overstreet announced he will seek a fourth term in District 4 for the office in 2018. Overstreet said that being a local business owner has served him well during his time on the Commission. “My years in business have afforded me the opportunity to learn … Continued
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February 15, 2018

Gubernatorial candidates attend Vestavia Hills forum

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, February 10, 2018, the Mid Alabama Republican Club held the first Republican primary gubernatorial forum at their regular meeting in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. “This is what Alabama is about,” Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle said. “We believe in starting meeting with prayer, with the pledge.  We have the fifth largest … Continued
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February 13, 2018

Tommy Amason qualifies for Congressional race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tommy Amason, a Command Sergeant Major in the Army Reserves and two-tour Iraq War veteran, qualified as a Republican for the Congressional House seat in District 2 last week. Amason served in the U.S. Army for nearly 30 years and is now running for Congress to take that dedication … Continued
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February 12, 2018

Democrats qualify for state Senate races

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Democratic Party closed qualifying on all offices, including the Alabama state Senate. 32 Democrats qualified for the state Senate, and there are a number of Democratic primary contests. The Senate is currently composed of 26 Republicans, seven Democrats and one independent. Senate District 26 is vacant. The … Continued
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February 12, 2018

Republican primary field for State Senate is set

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Major party qualifying ended on Friday. February 9 and there were a number of late changes in the state Senate slates, most notably Senator Slade Blackwell’s decision to pull out of his senate re-election race to pursue the governor’s office. The Senate is currently composed of 26 Republicans, seven … Continued
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February 12, 2018

Democratic candidates attempt to take back State House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter November 2010 was an earth shattering moment for Alabama Democrats. They lost every statewide race and more importantly they lost control of the Alabama legislature and the pending redistricting.  In 2014, they lost more House seats.  Friday was the final day of qualifying and Alabama Democrats have recruited candidates … Continued
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February 12, 2018

Republicans finalize field of State House candidates

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Qualifying for state house races ended for the 2018 election on Friday. The Republican Party is hoping that they can hold on to their super majority in the Alabama House of Representatives.  Democrats are challenging the Republicans in 77 of the 105 House of Representatives seats (almost 74 percent). … Continued
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February 12, 2018