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Coleman, Dismukes declare their candidacies for Congress

Thursday, two candidates announced they would be seeking the Republican nomination for the open House District Two congressional seat. CD2 is currently represented by Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) who announced last Friday that she would not seek a sixth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. State Representative Will Dismukes, R-Prattville, age 29, announced that … Continued
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August 2, 2019

Republicans react to Democratic Presidential debates

The Democratic presidential contenders met in Michigan for two debates on Tuesday and Wednesday nights to share their vision for the future of America. Republicans were quick to criticize the Democratic presidential contenders and the policies that they espoused. Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) Chairman Terry Lathan released a statement following the two night Michigan Democrat … Continued
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August 1, 2019

New data indicates that Democrats will have to do better with rural voters to take back control of the Senate in 2020

Tuesday, One Country Project (OCP) released new, original data they claim shows the correlation between Presidential and Senate election outcomes, proving the Democratic road to victory is contingent upon rural support. Open Country Project says that if Democrats continue to perform poorly with rural voters they will not retake the Senate even though Republicans are … Continued
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August 1, 2019

Trump says “Witch Hunt ends” after judge dismisses DNC lawsuit

Tuesday, President Donald Trump won a major courtroom victory when a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from the Democratic National Committee related to alleged interference in the 2016 campaign. Trump praised Judge John Koeltl, a Clinton appointee, for the favorable ruling. Koeltl ruled that the Trump officials named in the DNC’s lawsuit were shielded from … Continued
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July 31, 2019

Palmer reports $242,000 in contributions

Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, reported campaign contributions totaling $241,995 in his Federal Election Commission filing earlier this month. In the first six months of the year, Palmer reported total receipts of $258,596.69. Of this, $241,995 were contributions, $15,843.53 were transfers from other authorized committees and $758.16 were offsets to operating expenses. Palmer reported making no … Continued
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July 30, 2019

Three sheriffs endorse Byrne in Senate race

Baldwin County Sheriff Huey Hoss Mack has endorsed Congressman Bradley Byrne’s (R-Montrose) bid for U.S. Senate. The Byrne campaign also has received the endorsement of Mobile County Sheriff Sam Cochran and the endorsement of Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton. “Bradley Byrne stands with law enforcement,” Mack said in a statement. “Years ago, when the Obama … Continued
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July 29, 2019

Perry Hooper is considering a run for Congress

On Friday, Congresswoman Marty Roby, R-Montgomery, announced that she would not run for a sixth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The news was a shock to many in Alabama political circles. Roby had no announced opponent and appeared to be headed toward a less intense re-election effort than in 2018 or 2016. Speculation … Continued
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July 29, 2019

Byrne cosponsors “Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act”

Congressmen Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, joined Rep. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, in introducing legislation he said is designed to protect victims of crimes committed by people who immigrated illegally into the United States. “I’m sick of hearing stories about illegal immigrants in sanctuary cities committing horrific crimes against American citizens. It’s time we do something about … Continued
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July 26, 2019

Aderholt grows campaign account to over $780,000

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville reports raising $261,392.52 for his 13th election cycle. According to the campaign’s report to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) Aderholt entered July with $782,153.43 in cash on hand. Aderholt has represented the Fourth Congressional District since 1997. He presently has no opponent in the Republican primary or in the general election. … Continued
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July 25, 2019

Alabama Democratic Party adopts new delegate selection plan

Alabama Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Worley, on Tuesday, announced that the party has voted to adopt its 2020 delegate selection plan for the 2020 Democratic Convention. On Monday, Worley said the Alabama Democratic Party adopted its 2020 National Convention Delegate Selection Plan by mail ballot to its State Democratic Executive Committee. The plan instructs presidential … Continued
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July 22, 2019