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Republicans vote today in House District 49 primary

The special Republican primary for House District 49 is Tuesday. Republican voters in portions of Bibb, Chilton and Shelby Counties are voting to determine who will represent them in the Alabama House of Representatives. There is no special Democratic primary because Cheryl Patton is the only Democrat who qualified. Competing in the special Republican primary … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 4, 2020

Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Mimi Penhale in House District 49 primary

The Alabama Farmers Federation announced Monday in a statement that it is endorsing candidate Miriam “Mimi” Penhale for the vacant Alabama House District 49 seat. The special Republican primary is Tuesday. Bibb County Farmers Federation President Ashton Cottingham said, “Having been raised on a farm, Mimi understands and can relate to rural Alabama and the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 4, 2020

Sheriff Samaniego endorses Russell Bedsole in House District 49

Shelby County Sheriff John Samaniego has endorsed Russell Bedsole for Alabama House of Representatives District 49. The election is Tuesday. Bedsole, who has 21 years of experience with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, announced his candidacy for the vacant District 49 seat on June 2, 2020. “As a longtime member of the Shelby County Sheriff’s … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 3, 2020

Conservation Alabama endorses Russell Bedsole in House District 49 race

Conservation Alabama announced Thursday that the group is endorsing Russell Bedsole in the special Republican primary on Tuesday, Aug. 4. “Conservation Alabama Action Fund is pleased to announce the endorsement of Russell Bedsole in the State House District 49 Special Election,” the group said in a statement. Tammy Monistere is the executive director of the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 31, 2020

Donna Strong seeks Republican nomination in House District 49

Donna Strong is touting her experience as an educator in her bid to win the Republican nomination for Alabama House District 49 special election. Strong is a veteran educator with 31 years of teaching experience at the middle, high school and college levels. She hopes to bring that experience and educational knowledge to the Alabama … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 30, 2020

Russell Bedsole announces candidacy for House District 49

Russell Bedsole on Tuesday announced his candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 49. Bedsole has 22 years of experience with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. He has also been elected twice by the citizens of Alabaster to represent Ward 5 on the Alabaster City Council. Bedsole’s campaign said during his time of service, Alabaster … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 3, 2020

Mimi Penhale is running as a Republican in State House District 49

Tuesday, Miriam “Mimi” Penhale announced today that she is seeking the Republican nomination for District 49 of the Alabama House of Representatives. District 49 is vacant due to former Rep. April Weaver’s leaving to accept a position with the Trump administration. A special primary election scheduled for August 4, 2020, if needed. “I’m excited for … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 27, 2020

Alabama Democratic Party announces qualifying dates for State House District 49 special election

Thursday the Alabama Democratic Party announced that it has opened on-line qualifying for the upcoming special election in State House District 49. Any resident of House District 49 may complete a form and apply in person, by mail, or online. The prorated application fee is $558.26. Please call the Democratic Party office at (334) 262-2221 … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 24, 2020

ALGOP announces qualifying dates for State House District 49 special election

Friday the Alabama Republican Party announced that it will open on-line qualifying for the upcoming special election in State House District 49 on Monday, May 25, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. CDT on the party’s website (algop.org). Candidates may qualify on-line at any time during the qualifying period. Anyone needing to qualify in-person may come to … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 24, 2020

Merrill commends former State Rep. April Weaver on White House appointment

The statement below from Secretary of State John H. Merrill is in response to the recent White House appointment of April Weaver: Last Tuesday, my friend and former colleague April Weaver, R-Brierfield, resigned from her seat in the Alabama House of Representatives to accept a position with President Donald J. Trump. April will be joining … Continued

May 20, 2020