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Agriculture Secretary Perdue to tour storm damage today

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will tour farms in South Alabama on Monday to see damages from Hurricane Sally.
September 28, 2020

Alabama Treasurer John McMillan endorses Jeff Sessions

Alabama State Treasurer John McMillan has endorsed former U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions in his bid to win the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Sessions faces former Auburn head football Coach Tommy Tuberville in the July 14 Republican primary runoff. McMillan released a lengthy endorsement letter in which he cited Sessions’ experience. “During these uncertain times … Continued
June 26, 2020

Primary runoff elections are Tuesday

The major party primary runoff elections are being held tomorrow, July 17. There are a number of high profile offices including lieutenant governor, attorney general, supreme court justice place one, and commissioner of agriculture and industries on the ballot in the Republican primary runoff. There are no statewide races on the ballot in the Democratic … Continued
July 16, 2018

Sen. Jabo Waggoner endorses Gerald Dial for agriculture and industries commissioner

Sunday, state Senate Rules Committee Chair James Thomas “Jabo” Waggoner (R-Vestavia) endorsed fellow state Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. “Over the years, I have been privileged to serve in the Legislature with Gerald Dial,” Waggoner said. “I have observed first-hand his tireless work to pass legislation that benefits Alabama’s agriculture … Continued
July 3, 2018

Runoff elections are on July 17

The major party primary runoff elections are being held on July 17. There are a number of high profile offices including lieutenant governor, attorney general, supreme court justice place one, and commissioner of agriculture and industries on the ballot in the Republican primary runoff. There are no statewide races on the ballot in the Democratic … Continued
June 11, 2018

Former Democratic nominee Ron Sparks endorses Maddox

The Walt Maddox campaign announced on Monday that Ron Sparks endorsed the candidate. “Walt has compassion and he has leadership,” Sparks said. “He stood in the streets of Tuscaloosa in its darkest hours and darkest days. He showed compassion, leadership, and strength to rebuild the city. He will never put party over the people of … Continued
May 1, 2018

Statewide major party candidates field is set as qualifying closes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Major Party qualifying ended on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, and there were some late additions, including in the governor’s race. State Senator Slade Blackwell, R-Mountain Brook, is running as a Republican for governor. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has qualified for her own term in the office of governor. She … Continued
February 12, 2018