Bill to close primaries dies without vote
A top GOP priority collapsed on the session’s final day, leaving Alabama’s open primaries intact despite pressure from party leaders.
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Bill to close primaries moves to Senate on what could be session’s final day
An Alabama Senate committee approved legislation requiring voters to register with a political party to participate in primary elections.
House Republicans push closed primaries forward
A few Republicans, particularly those in purple districts, joined Democrats in opposing the legislation.
Alabama House advances party registration bill
HB541 would require voters to register by party before primaries, raising concerns about disenfranchising independents and reshaping Alabama elections.
Bill to close Alabama primaries takes first step toward becoming law
Supporters believe each party should choose its own candidates while opponents argue the bill disenfranchises voters.
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See recent postsAlabama GOP resolutions revive the Founders’ warning on factions
ALGOP resolutions on drag shows, closed primaries, and data centers raise deeper questions about factional power and constitutional liberty.
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Why should taxpayers be forced to pay tens of millions of dollar for primary elections in which they can't participate?
Wahl urges closed primaries amid claims Dems swayed Dale County election
Legislation would need to be passed to make that a reality.
Lawmakers may close Alabama primaries during next legislative session
Currently, registered voters in Alabama do not register with a political party prior to voting in state primaries.