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Survey shows Gov. Ivey with substantial lead

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A new poll shows Gov. Kay Ivey is the most popular political figure in the state of Alabama among Republican primary voters with 84 percent indicating that they have a favorable impression of her. Among Republican voters, Ivey bested both President Donald Trump and Alabama native U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions … Continued
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September 18, 2017

Tying Strange to Tide may come with problems

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A red “Make America Great Again” cap is featured in a new mail piece for Republican U.S. Sen. Luther Strange. But there is a big problem with Big Luther’s ad because the stylized “A” in America is the registered mark of the University of Alabama and may not be … Continued
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September 17, 2017

Judge seeks open seat on Court of Civil Appeals

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter A judge announced that she would seek a soon-to-be vacated seat on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals on Thursday. Chirsty Edwards, who currently serves as a judge on the Alabama Tax Court, made the announcement that she will seek the seat on Thursday. Edwards said she wants to … Continued
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September 15, 2017

Gov. Kay Ivey’s campaign releases first video, ‘My Sweet Home, Alabama’

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Kay Ivey’s campaign for a full term has released its first video, “My Sweet Home, Alabama,” highlighting Ivey’s roots, faith and family. The video, released yesterday, is tracked by Ivey, who describes her hometown of Camden, her family and what she learned growing up in small town Alabama. “Growing … Continued
September 15, 2017

UPDATE: Sources say Gov. Kay Ivey to seek full-term next year

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Several high ranking lawmakers have confirmed to the Alabama Political Reporter that Gov. Kay Ivey will run for Governor in 2018. Ivey, who ascended to the Governor’s office after Robert Bentley fled the position under a cloud of scandal, is now poised to win the job in her own right. … Continued
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August 15, 2017

Steve Marshall raises nearly $130,000 for Attorney General race

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter In his bid to keep his post, appointed incumbent Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has raised nearly $130,000 in donations so far, barely outpacing his nearest competitor, former US Attorney Alice Martin, who was also a former chief deputy in the Attorney General’s Office. Marshall is seeking re-election to … Continued
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July 7, 2017

Zeigler creates Gubernatorial fundraising committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 27, 2017, Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) filed a campaign committee Tuesday to begin raising money for the 2018 Governor’s race. Auditor Zeigler said that he was required to file because he passed the $1,000 legal threshold that requires filing due to “unsolicited campaign donations.” Zeigler … Continued
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July 5, 2017

Stacy George opposes $845 million Prison Plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter GOP Gubernatorial candidate Stacy George has taken a stand against the prison construction plan that the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) is lobbying the Legislature to pass. George, who works as a prison guard for ADOC told The Alabama Political Reporter that the biggest problem facing the State’s prisons … Continued
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May 12, 2017

Carrington is running for Governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday May 8, 2017, Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington (R) announced officially that he was running for Governor of Alabama. Carrington gathered with over 200 friends, family, community leaders, supporters, and Alabama’s political reporters, and journalists at Vulcan Park to officially announce that he was launching his campaign for … Continued
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May 9, 2017
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Will Poarch Creek casino money return Hubbard to power?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter New information about a reported agreement between convicted felon Mike Hubbard and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) came to light over the weekend. The Tribe has is believed to have agreed to pay all of Hubbard’s legal fees past, present, and future if the once-powerful Speaker of … Continued
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April 12, 2017