candidate qualifying

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday to give candidates five days after the date of filing their candidate qualifying forms to file their required statement of economic interests. House Bill 259 is sponsored by State Rep. Bob Fincher, R-Woodland. Fincher said under current law, a candidate is required to file their statement … Continued

Monday, qualifying opened to fill vacancies created by the withdrawal of the Democratic nominees in House District 9, House District 80, and Circuit Judge, 15th Judicial Circuit, Place 6. This special qualifying period will close at 5:00 P.M. on Friday, August 10, for each office. Qualifying forms and fees are available on the Alabama Democratic … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Businessman Josh Jones formally announced Thursday that he had suspended his campaign for governor as a Republican. “I am thankful for the incredible people of Alabama,” Jones said. “Thank you for all the support and prayers through this process. Though this campaign has come to an end may we … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill is reminding candidates and political action committees of the upcoming freeze on fundraising during the Legislative Session known as the Legislative Blackout Period. The Code of Alabama 1975, § 17-22A-7(b) states the following: “Candidates for state offices (All statewide offices including Constitutional Officers, … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Republican Party announced that it has closed candidate qualifying for both Alabama House of Representatives District 4 and Senate District 26 on Tuesday, October 10 at 5:00 p.m. Senate District 26 represents Montgomery County and House District 4 represents Limestone and Morgan counties. The following individuals qualified … Continued