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Prince Chestnut wins House District 67 Special Election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, January 31, 2017, Selma municipal Judge Prince Chestnut won the Alabama House District 67 Special Democratic Party Primary to decide who will be the district’s next State Representative replacing former State Representative Darrio Melton (D) who was elected as the Mayor of Selma. Chestnut said on social media, … Continued
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February 1, 2017

Special Election today in House District 67

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Voters in Alabama House District 67 go to the polls today, Tuesday, January 31, 2017, to decide who will be the district’s next state representative. A primary election for the position of Alabama House of Representatives District 67 was called after former State Representative Darrio Melton (D) was elected … Continued
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January 31, 2017

Qualifying Begins for House District 67 Seat

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 8, 2016, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced the timeline for a special election to fill the vacant District 67 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. The District 67 House seat was previously held by Representative Darrio Melton (D-Selma) who was recently elected as the Mayor … Continued
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November 11, 2016
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The clock is running out to fight Obama: We need real solutions to Alabama’s problems

By Rep. Darrio Melton If you’ve turned on a TV lately, you might have caught Senator Richard Shelby’s latest TV ads, the ones of him driving a Ford Explorer through the Alabama country roads and talking about how he fights Obama in Washington every day.  Sound familiar? Senator Shelby isn’t the only Alabama politician who … Continued
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January 26, 2016
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Dr. King’s Legacy Depends On You

By Rep. Darrio Melton This week, we took a day out of our schedules to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was a tireless advocate for socioeconomic justice and equal rights at a time of tremendous upheaval in our nation’s history. Dr. King shared his dream with America … Continued
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January 19, 2016
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Thanksgiving is a time to pause and reflect about the kind of America we want to be

Rep. Darrio Melton Thanksgiving is a uniquely American tradition–a time to join together with friends and family to celebrate the gifts we’ve been given. As we move forward into the holiday season, I think it’s especially poignant that we stop and say thank you for our blessings. Many of us know the story of the … Continued
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November 24, 2015
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National Guard Armory Closings Reveal Priorities

By Rep. Darrio Melton This week, our hearts went out to the victims of tragedies in Paris and Beirut. Americans stood in solidarity with the victims of these horrific attacks and committed ourselves to continue working to prevent these attacks at home and abroad. At the heart of the conversation about dealing with terrorism, extremism, … Continued
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November 17, 2015
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Melton Sends Open Letter to Governor

SELMA, Ala.–Representative Darrio Melton sent the following open letter to Governor Robert Bentley concerning the closure of Paul M. Grist State Park.  Melton is eager to work with the Governor’s office and Dallas County leadership to find a solution to maintain operations at this park. Anyone interested in discussing this issue is invited to join … Continued
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November 10, 2015
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I have your silver bullet, Governor

By Rep. Darrio Melton In politics and in life, there is seldom a “silver bullet” solution. Panaceas and cure-alls are typically the talk of snake oil salesmen, while public policy is frequently grounded in realms of give-and-take and cost-benefit analyses. Alabama’s budget crisis has been no different. There have been a number of solutions on … Continued
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November 3, 2015
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Rural leadership isn’t playing politics or playing the victim—We’re standing up for our communities

By Rep. Darrio Melton  Twentieth Century author Eric Hoffer once pointed out an illogical truth about humans: “People who bite the hand that feeds them usually lick the boot that kicks them.” Such is true with the duality of our political perceptions in Alabama: we lament the Federal government’s role while holding out our hand … Continued
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October 27, 2015