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Christopher Countryman launches 2022 gubernatorial campaign

Countryman, a Democrat, said that he will kick off his campaign for governor with a statewide listening tour.

June 16, 2021

Chris Countryman forms exploratory committee on running for governor

Countryman was a 2018 candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor.

June 7, 2021

Potential congressional candidate Chris Countryman discusses the issues facing 2nd Congressional District

Former gubernatorial candidate Chris Countryman is exploring running for the Democratic nomination for the open Second Congressional District. Countryman agreed to a lengthy interview by the Alabama Political Reporter. APR: Huntsville, Baldwin County, Lee County and Shelby County have really experienced a lot of economic growth, but the Second Congressional District has been largely stagnant … Continued

August 22, 2019

Q&A | Countryman speaks about new directions for Democrats in 2019

Democratic 2018 gubernatorial primary candidate Chris Countryman recently agreed to a lengthy interview in writing with the Alabama Political Reporter about where progressives went wrong in Alabama in the 2018 election and how they can build in 2019 and beyond. Alabama Political Reporter: You were the only Democratic gubernatorial candidate who refused to support Mayor … Continued

January 2, 2019

Secretary Merrill orders election workers not to count write-in votes

The Secretary of State’s office announced Thursday that no county needs to count the write-in ballots for the general election. In a statement the Secretary of State’s office wrote: “State law requires the Secretary of State’s Office to review county vote totals and compare those totals to the number of write-in votes cast in each … Continued

November 16, 2018

Countryman refuses to endorse Maddox, will continue campaign as a write-in

Chris Countryman ran in the Democratic primary; where he finished in sixth place with just 4,973 votes (1.7 percent). On Friday, rather than support the Democratic nominee, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walter “Walt” Maddox, Countryman announced that he would continue his campaign as a write-in. “I made a promise to the people of Alabama that I would … Continued

June 18, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidates answer Conservation Alabama’s questions

Democratic gubernatorial candidates answered questions for environmentalist group Conservation Alabama. “This year we go to the polls to choose those leaders who represent our values as Alabamians, from the Governor’s office to our state legislators,” Executive Director Tammy Herrington said. “Our mission here at Conservation Alabama is to ensure those leaders care about our water, … Continued

May 31, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate in Birmingham

Tuesday, the Democratic candidates for governor of Alabama all attended a debate hosted by Reckon, an al.com vehicle, at Birmingham’s historic Lyric Theatre. Alabama Media Group columnist Roy Johnson was the moderator. ABC 33/40 TV’s political journalist Lauren Walsh, the Alabama Media Group’s Kyle Whitmire, and Alabama Media Group’s Cameron Smith were the panel. Sue … Continued

April 25, 2018

Q&A | Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Countryman addresses issues

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Countryman recently answered a candidate’s questionnaire sent by the Alabama Political Reporter. APR: Alabama’s unemployment is at an all-time low, but there are still a lot of adult Alabamians who lack the skills and education to apply for most of the jobs that are coming. Do you have any ideas as to … Continued

April 24, 2018