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Morrow running for State Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, June 21, 2017, State Representative Johnny Mack Morrow (D-Red Bay) announced that he is running for State Senate District 6. Rep. Morrow said in a statement, “I am announcing today my candidacy for State Senate District 6. Morrow will likely be challenging incumbent Dr. Larry Stutts,” (R-Sheffield). Rep. … Continued
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June 22, 2017

An Interview with Chris Countryman on his campaign for Governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Gubernatorial candidate Chris Countryman (D) recently took time to answer a series of written questions from The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) about his policy positions on a number of State issues. APR: The State is considering borrowing $800 million to build new prisons. What is your stance on … Continued
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June 19, 2017

Jay Mitchell running for Alabama Supreme Court

By Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter Monday, June 5, 2017, Jay Mitchell announced today that he will run as a Republican for Associate Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court place 4 in 2018. Mitchell said in a statement, “I have a strong commitment to the rule of law. The people of Alabama deserve to have … Continued
June 6, 2017

Mary Scott Hunter running for Lt. Governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 31, 2017 State Board of Education member Mary Scott Hunter (R) is running for Lieutenant Governor in the 2018 election. Hunter told the Alabama Media Group’s Mike Cason that, “I’m just at a place where I want to do something bigger. I want Alabama to be wildly … Continued
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June 1, 2017

Battle Announces Run for Governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, April 27, 2017 Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle announced that he is running for the Republican nomination to be the next Governor of Alabama. WAFF reported that Mayor Battle told them, “We’ve told everybody that we’re gonna look end of April, first of May during that timeframe, making and … Continued
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May 1, 2017

Tom Parker is running for Chief Justice

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 26, 2017, Alabama: Supreme Court Justice Tom Parker (R) announced that he is running for Chief Justice. Justice Parker said in a statement, “For twelve years I’ve been honored to serve as a strong, conservative voice on the Alabama Supreme Court. Today, I’m announcing my campaign for … Continued
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April 27, 2017

Moore allies file amicus briefs

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, December 20, 2016, four amicus briefs have been filed on behalf of suspended Chief Justice Roy Moore (R), who is appealing his judicial suspension by the Court of the Judiciary (COJ) in September for the remainder of his term, which ends January 2019. One brief was filed by … Continued
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December 29, 2016

Sessions appointment may have upset 2018 Governor’s race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter The Alabama political world is roiling with rumors about who Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) will appoint to fill the US Senate seat currently held by Senator Jeff Sessions (R). Sessions is leaving the Senate to accept President-Elect Donald J. Trump’s (R) offer to be US Attorney General. Gov. … Continued
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November 23, 2016

Roby Introduces Legislation to Make Use of Unsecured Private Servers Illegal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, November 7, 2016, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) announced in an email newsletter to voters that she has introduced legislation that would make it a felony to be careless with national security information. FBI Director James Comey has twice cleared Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton for any criminal … Continued
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November 9, 2016

Alabama Democratic Party Family Feud

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Alabama Democratic Party Chair Woman Nancy Worley responded strongly to calls from House Minority Leader Craig Ford (D-Gadsden) that she and Alabama Democratic Conference Chairman Joe Reed both step down for the good of the Democratic Party in Alabama. Democratic Party Chair Woman Worley … Continued
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October 20, 2016