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ALGOP Chair Terry Lathan selected as 2020 RNC Convention deputy permanent co-chair

Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan has been selected to serve as a deputy permanent co-chair for the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte later this month, the ALGOP announced Saturday. The announcement was made by Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel. “To say that I am honored for this appointment is a true … Continued
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August 4, 2020

ALGOP rejects change that would have stripped voters of power to elect convention delegates

The 435-member Alabama Republican Executive Committee on Saturday voted to reject a proposed bylaws change that would have taken away the ability of Alabama Republican primary voters to elect the delegates to the Republican National Convention every four years. Under the proposal, the Executive Committee themselves would have picked all of the delegates. The controversial … Continued
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August 3, 2020

Lathan comments on cancellation of Republican National Convention

The Republican National Convention in Jacksonville has been canceled because of the coronavirus crisis. President Donald Trump said that it wasn’t the right time to hold the convention due to the coronavirus. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued a statement on the cancellation of the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. “We understand and … Continued
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July 24, 2020

Andrew Sorrell elected chairman of Alabama Trump delegation

The Alabama Colbert County Republican Executive Committee announced State Rep. Andrew Sorrell, R-Muscle Shoals, has been elected as the chair of the Alabama Trump delegation going to the 2020 Republican National Convention in August. “To be elected as the 2020 Alabama Trump Delegation Chairman is a great honor,” Sorrell said. “I have big shoes to … Continued
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July 14, 2020

NASCAR Cup series returns this weekend

NASCAR will be the first major sports league to return after the coronavirus crisis ended mass gatherings including all major sports leagues on March 12. NASCAR teams have not raced in ten weeks. NASCAR will return at Darlington, which is just a short drive from NASCAR’s home garages to minimize travel time. On Sunday afternoon, … Continued
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May 14, 2020

NASCAR to be first major pro sports league to resume play

Thursday, NASCAR announced that it will resume racing this month but with no fans in the stands. They are the first of the major sports leagues to resume competition following the economic shutdown that closed everything from billion-dollar pro sports leagues to 5-year-olds playing T-ball with their friends. Seven weeks have passed since the NBA … Continued
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May 4, 2020

Livingston is nominated as 2019 GOPAC Emerging Leader

The GOPAC, a national organization focused on advancing conservative ideas and policy solutions, announced Tuesday that Alabama State Sen. Steve Livingston, R-Scottsboro, is a part of its exclusive 2019 Class of Emerging Leaders. “Alabama is an amazing state that I’m proud to call home, and it’s a privilege to represent the people of Jackson, DeKalb … Continued
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May 2, 2019