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Tommy Battle releases medical information as pressure mounts for Gov. Ivey to do the same

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, who is running against Gov. Kay Ivey for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, released a letter from his doctor last week that said he is in a state of good health. The statement from Battle’s physician comes as other gubernatorial candidates have promised to release theirs, placing mounting pressure on Gov. Kay … Continued
May 7, 2018

Ivey brushes aside questions about her health records as opponents plan to release theirs

Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday brushed aside questions about whether she would release her medical records after other gubernatorial candidates in both parties said this week that they would release theirs. Ivey, who is 73 years old and the oldest candidate in the gubernatorial race, wouldn’t say whether she plans to release her medical records. … Continued
May 4, 2018

A new state superintendent, more controversy

If the State Board of Education is picking a new superintendent, count on controversy. Eric Mackey, the head of the Superintendents of Alabama group, was selected as the state’s newest superintendent on Friday, and almost immediately there was controversy. There are also currently at least two groups considering lawsuits to challenge Friday’s vote. According to … Continued
April 24, 2018

Hey Batter, Batter: Taunting Ivey over debates is a silly thing

Some in the media, a handful of politicos and three Republican challengers for governor are dyspeptic over Gov. Kay Ivey’s decision to skip last Thursday’s debate to attend a baseball game. While these head-to-head match-ups between Republican gubernatorial candidates might be entertaining, only the debate between the major party primary winners could prove decisive. Ivey … Continued
April 16, 2018

Tommy Battle criticizes Gov. Kay Ivey for declining invitation to debate

Republican gubernatorial candidate and Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle criticized Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday for having so far refused invitations to debate other candidates in the primary. Several outlets, including AL.com and several television stations across the state, have invited all of the Republican candidates to debate before the June 5, 2018, primary. Ivey is … Continued
April 4, 2018

Roger Bedford endorses Walt Maddox

Friday, former state Sen. Roger Bedford, D-Russellville, announced that he was endorsing Walter “Walt” Maddox, the Mayor of Tuscaloosa, for Governor of Alabama. “I know first-hand that Walt Maddox has what it takes,” Bedford said. “He has a proven record in Tuscaloosa and is a new fresh face we need in Montgomery. He has the … Continued
March 26, 2018

Democrats qualify for state Senate races

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Democratic Party closed qualifying on all offices, including the Alabama state Senate. 32 Democrats qualified for the state Senate, and there are a number of Democratic primary contests. The Senate is currently composed of 26 Republicans, seven Democrats and one independent. Senate District 26 is vacant. The … Continued
February 12, 2018

Republican primary field for State Senate is set

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Major party qualifying ended on Friday. February 9 and there were a number of late changes in the state Senate slates, most notably Senator Slade Blackwell’s decision to pull out of his senate re-election race to pursue the governor’s office. The Senate is currently composed of 26 Republicans, seven … Continued
February 12, 2018

Secretary of State issues reminder to candidates about upcoming Legislative Fundraising Blackout

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
January 5, 2018

It’s crunch time for the Senate candidates — and they’re not holding back

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter With the special election less than a week away, it’s crunch time for Republican Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones. Moore’s brought in former White House adviser Steve Bannon, and Jones isn’t holding back, either, running ads highlighting sexual assault allegations against Moore and hitting him hard in a … Continued
December 6, 2017