Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen

Wes Allen faces constitutional residency questions as race heats up

Morgan County GOP leaders questioned whether Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen met constitutional residency requirements while maintaining a home in Pike County.

Alex Jobin

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March 6, 2026

Wes Allen proposes amendment to require elected officials be native citizens

Two state lawmakers are carrying a constitutional amendment that would require all elected state constitutional officers to be natural-born U.S. citizens.

Wesley Walter

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October 28, 2025

Wes Allen partners with ALEA, state businesses to tackle human trafficking

A new statewide initiative called Alabama Combats Trafficking will provide businesses with information on recognizing and reporting trafficking.

Wesley Walter

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August 12, 2025

Alabama Securities Commission announces inquiry into alleged Ponzi scheme

The alleged scheme gathered at least $140 million through fraudulent means from 2014 to 2025, impacting around 300 investors, including Alabama Republicans.

Alex Jobin

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July 23, 2025

Wes Allen asks Alabama recipients of Ponzi scheme funds to return money

Wes Allen urged recipients of an alleged $140 million Ponzi scheme to return funds to ensure victims could be made whole.

Wesley Walter

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July 22, 2025

Wes Allen leads lieutenant governor race in June fundraising for second month

Secretary of State Allen raised over $128K from 34 donors statewide in June, citing his record on conservative policies and secure elections as key to his campaign issues.

July 3, 2025

Secretary Allen implements new election security measure

Alabama will be the first state to work with a ballot printing vendor to use security emblems that are invisible to the human eye.

June 25, 2025

Wes Allen announces secretary of state’s office spending cuts

Spending cuts initiated by Allen include decreasing the advertising budget for Alabama’s Photo Voter ID program.

Wesley Walter

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June 17, 2025

Allen asks for redistricting case’s appeal back to SCOTUS

Alabama appealed its lengthy redistricting fight, seeking to take its racial discrimination case back to the Supreme Court.

Wesley Walter

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June 9, 2025