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All four statewide amendments approved by voters

Tuesday, Alabama voters went to the polls and overwhelmingly voted for Republican leadership for the next four years. Also on the ballot were four proposed amendments to Alabama’s 1901 Constitution. Amendment one dealt with allowing the Ten Commandments to be displayed in state buildings. “Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, providing … Continued
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November 9, 2018

Alabama GOP House super majority grows by five

Alabama Republicans won five more seats in the Alabama House of Representatives, building on a supermajority that was already filibuster-proof. Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R – Monrovia) said that shows that the people of Alabama have strong support for the reform minded agenda that Alabama House Republicans have pursued since taking control … Continued
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November 8, 2018

Zeigler mulls run for US Senate

Tuesday, state Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) was re-elected to another term as state Auditor. Zeigler received 1.015,662 votes in his re-election bid. Zeigler defeated perennial auditor candidate Miranda Karrin Joseph 61 percent to 39 percent. “The election results are a confirmation of my mission to add an additional role to the State Auditor’s office,” Zeigler … Continued
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November 8, 2018

Ivey decisively defeats Maddox

Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) won a crushing victory over Democratic nominee Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox. “We have done it,” a jubilant Ivey told a throng of supporters. “The people have spoken.” “It is with immense gratitude that I stand before you tonight as the next Governor of Alabama,” Ivey said. “Together we have … Continued
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November 7, 2018

Mashburn-Myrick running hard as a Democrat in deep-red Baldwin County

Last year’s shocking upset in which former U.S. Attorney Doug Jones defeated Republican stalwart Judge Roy Moore has energized Democrat like Democrats have not been energized in over a decade in Alabama politics. Not only are they targeting purple districts and vulnerable Republicans; but they are also targeting Republicans deep in Republican territory. Nowhere has … Continued
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November 6, 2018

Trump holds rallies in Pensacola and Chattanooga

While President Donald J. Trump (R) has not held any campaign rallies in Alabama this election he was just across the state line this weekend. Saturday the President was in Pensacola campaigning for Rick Scott and Ron DeSantis. On Sunday, he was in Chattanooga campaigning for Marsha Blackburn. “This election is about safety and it’s … Continued
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November 6, 2018

Ethics complaint alleges Democrat judicial candidate paid utility bills with campaign funds

The Jefferson County Republican Party announced that it has been advised that an ethics complaint was filed against Marshell Rena Jackson Hatcher. Hatcher is the Democrat candidate for Circuit Court Judge-Civil Division. The complaint alleges that Hatcher has used her campaign account to pay her utility bills. According to required campaign finance reports, Ms. Hatcher … Continued
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November 5, 2018

Doug Jones campaigns for Mallory Hagan

U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Alabama) endorsed Mallory Hagan and joined Hagan at an Auburn tailgate event Saturday during the Texas A&M football game. Hagan is running for Congress in House District 3. The Auburn University tailgate on Saturday was for the Hagan team’s get out the vote efforts. “We have to get out the vote … Continued
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November 5, 2018