Alabama Secretary of State

Secretary of State’s Office implements email retention policy

The program, dubbed Capstone, is an effort of the Alabama Department of Archives and History to preserve key emails.

April 22, 2022

MyPillow CEO backs Zeigler for secretary of state

Lindell has repeatedly questioned the 2020 election, feeding into the false narrative that it was stolen.

Jacob Holmes

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April 21, 2022

Rep. Wes Allen leads fundraising pack in secretary of state race

Allen has raised the most, and has the largest remaining balance in the race.

Eddie Burkhalter

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April 19, 2022

Personnel file details sexual harassment allegations against Ed Packard

Packard, a candidate for secretary of state, denied the allegations and said he has "nothing to hide."

Jacob Holmes

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April 14, 2022

BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses Wes Allen for Alabama Secretary of State

ProgressPAC, BCA’s political affiliate, has endorsed state Rep. Wes Allen for secretary of state.

March 25, 2022

Fundraising blackout period for statewide candidates ends

The blackout period ends within 120 days of any primary, runoff or general election.

Eddie Burkhalter

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January 25, 2022

Alabama’s administrator of elections announces secretary of state candidacy

Ed Packard, a Republican, calls for post-election audits after every election in Alabama.

Eddie Burkhalter

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December 28, 2021

Merrill meets with Trump to discuss election integrity

Merrill says Trump praised Alabama as a standard for other states.

Jacob Holmes

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December 3, 2021

Former Alabama House candidate indicates possible secretary of state bid

Chris Horn in 2014 ran unsuccessfully for state House District 53 seat, which was won by Rep. Anthony Daniels, D-Huntsville.

Eddie Burkhalter

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November 10, 2021