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Marcel Black will not seek another term in Alabama House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 5, 2017 veteran State Legislator, Marcel Black (D-Tuscumbia), announced that he will not be running for his eighth term in the Alabama House of Representatives in 2018. Representative said, “Serving the people of the Shoals as their representative in Montgomery has been a privilege and honor, and … Continued
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July 6, 2017

Michael Hansen Interview

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 29, 2017, The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) sat down with Senate candidate Michael Hansen (D) and discussed issues likely to face the Senate. APR: If Syria attacks civilians with chemical weapons again, after both Presidents Trump and Obama have warned Assad not to do that, should the … Continued
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July 5, 2017
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We all need a Summer of Revival

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Alabama needs a vibrant two-party system. In truth, it has never had one in modern times. Democrats controlled the State for a long time, with Republicans holding only a few offices. Then, in 2010, Republicans swept into control, with a supermajority in both houses of the Legislature and winning … Continued
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June 7, 2017

Alabama Democratic Party announces major summer of revival

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, June 2, 2017, Today, the Alabama Democratic Party announced a major statewide Summer of Revival program designed to bolster local party organizations in order to win down-ballot races. The Party will partner with county parties and external allies to invest in local organizing projects over the summer, which … Continued
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June 5, 2017

Fisher running for Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, May 16, 2017, businessman Jason E. Fisher announced that he will be running as a Democratic Party Candidate for the United States Senate seat left vacant when Jeff Sessions was confirmed by the Senate as US Attorney General. Jason Fisher is the Vice President & Senior Consultant … Continued
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May 18, 2017

Speaker Joe McCorquodale has died

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, April 18, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives had a moment of silence for former Speaker of the House Joe McCorquodale (D) who passed away early on Tuesday. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) wrote in a statement: “Many Alabamians are saddened to learn of the sudden death of … Continued
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April 19, 2017

Montgomery County Democratic Conference announces new leadership

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 23, 2017, Emerging from trusteeship, the Montgomery County Democratic Conference (MCDC) elected a new slate of officers and executive committee members on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. The group elected Janet May as its Chairperson. Joe M. Reed was chosen as Vice Chairperson. Other officers elected include: Mary … Continued
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March 23, 2017

Crumpton announces he will challenge Luther Strange

By Brandon Moseley It has been 20 years since Alabama had a new U.S. Senator, that was until Friday when Governor Robert Bentley appointed Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) to fill the seat vacated by Jeff Sessions (R) confirmation as U.S. Attorney General. Already one candidate has come forward to challenge Strange for the … Continued
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February 15, 2017

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