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Congressman-elect Jerry Carl names chief of staff

Carl announced that Chad Carlough will be his chief of staff.
December 1, 2020

State legislators have mixed results in primary runoff races

During Tuesday’s party runoff elections current and former state legislators had mixed results in their races. Two current members of the Alabama House of Representatives were on the ballot pursuing other offices as well as a former representative and a former state senator. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, who served two terms in the Alabama House of … Continued
July 20, 2020

Carl defeats Hightower in 1st Congressional District GOP primary

Republican voters Tuesday went to the polls and elected Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl as the Republican nominee in the Nov. 3 general election. “I’m am honored and humbled to represent south Alabama as the Republican candidate this November,” Carl said in a statement. “Thank you to my friends, family, volunteers, and team who worked … Continued
July 15, 2020

Secretary of state says office will assist voters in complaints if local authorities punish voters without masks

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill told the Alabama Political Reporter that all 1,980 polling places will be open on Tuesday for in-person voting if a voter chooses to cast their ballot in person. COVID-19 has been a paramount concern for people across the state and citizens have to deal with a number of business, … Continued
July 9, 2020

Hightower for Congress announces “Doctors for Hightower” coalition

Bill Hightower campaign for Congress said this week that it has received the endorsement of over 30 prominent South Alabama physicians who will serve as the leadership for Hightower’s new “Doctors for Hightower” Coalition. The pro-Hightower doctors wrote a letter to voters in Alabama’s 1st Congressional District. “We have committed our careers to supporting the … Continued
July 9, 2020

Senate and congressional runoffs next week

Believe or not, coronavirus notwithstanding, we have three important GOP runoffs next Tuesday.  You will go back to the polls to elect two Congressmen and a United States Senator.  That is assuming that you go vote and are not afraid of germs. It will be interesting to see how the turnout is on July 14. … Continued
July 8, 2020

Gary Bauer endorses Hightower for Congress

Congressional candidate Bill Hightower’s campaign announced Wednesday that he has received the endorsement of national social conservative leader Gary Bauer. “I am proud to endorse Bill Hightower for Congress,” Bauer said. “Bill is a man of God who is an unapologetic voice for faith, family and freedom. He has worked to defend the unborn both … Continued
July 3, 2020

U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Jerry Carl

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl in the race for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber said in a statement that it is proud to endorse Carl, in an effort to promote free enterprise and job-creating policies for businesses across all regions and sectors. “In difficult times, we … Continued
July 2, 2020

Stephen Moore endorses Hightower for Congress

Thursday, the Hightower for Congress campaign released a statement saying that they are proud to announce that Hightower has received the endorsement of Trump economic advisor Stephen Moore. “Bill Hightower is the kind of pro-growth, free-market conservative we need in Congress,” Moore said. “Bill advocated for these types of policies in the Alabama state senate, … Continued
June 19, 2020

BCA endorses Jerry Carl

Thursday, the board of directors for the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) has endorsed Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl in the race for Alabama’s First Congressional District seat. “Jerry Carl is a job creator with a commitment to supporting economic growth and pro-jobs policies,” said BCA Chairman of the Board John Mazyck of The Frazer … Continued
June 19, 2020