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State Board of Education races are set

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Half of the elected seats on the Alabama State School Board are up for re-election this year.  Qualifying for those seats ended on Friday. In state Board of Education District 2 Melanie Hill, Sybil Little, John Taylor, and Tracie West are all running in the Republican Primary.  Incumbent Betty … Continued
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February 12, 2018

Troy King qualifies for Alabama attorney general race

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Former Attorney General Troy King qualified for a return trip to Montgomery for a second term as Alabama’s attorney general on Thursday. King qualified in his hometown of Elba, Alabama. King signed his qualification papers in front of  crowd of approximately 100 supporters. Referring to the culture of corruption … Continued
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February 9, 2018

GOP governor’s race candidates to address MARC on Saturday

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter The 2018 gubernatorial race kicks off on Saturday when most of the Alabama GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Speak at a forum in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. The Mid-Alabama Republican Club will be hosting the forum at the Vestavia Hills Public Library. “We’re very excited to having this event. This is a great … Continued
February 9, 2018

Alice Martin qualifies for Alabama attorney general race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, former U.S. Attorney Alice Martin formally qualified as a Republican for the office of Alabama attorney general. “Earlier today I filed paperwork officially adding my name to the ballot!,” Martin announced in a statement. “It’s important that as many Alabamians as possible see this news and hear our … Continued
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February 8, 2018

Qualified statewide candidates

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A host of candidates have qualified for the state’s constitutional offices. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has qualified for her own term in the office of governor. She was elevated from lieutenant governor to the position last April when Gov. Robert Bentley resigned. Ivey faces a number of Republican primary … Continued
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February 8, 2018

Mendheim qualifies for Alabama Supreme Court race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Brad Mendheim qualified for the Republican nomination, Place 1. “I am pleased to announce that I will be a candidate for a full term,” Mendheim said. “I am grateful for the confidence placed in me by Governor Kay Ivey, and also to my … Continued
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February 8, 2018

Arthur Orr qualifies for another term in the State Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, State Senator Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, announced that he has filed qualifying papers to seek a fourth term in the Senate District 3 seat that he has held since 2006. “Since my first day serving in Montgomery, I have focused my efforts on improving education, economic development, and efficiency … Continued
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February 6, 2018

Democrat Audri Scott Williams qualifies for Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, Audri Scott Williams formally qualified as a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Congressional District 2. “I’ve been to each county in this district, talking to groups from every generation, faith, and background, and I have never been more moved by the urgency of the moment,” … Continued
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February 6, 2018

Democrat Will Boyd announces run for lieutenant governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, Dr. Will Boyd, former Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Alabama’s 2017 special election, filed his declaration of candidacy for the office of lieutenant governor of Alabama. “Alabama needs a Lieutenant Governor who will fight for a stronger economy, truly affordable healthcare, and quality public education for … Continued
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February 5, 2018