Skip to content

Democratic Party

News

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
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
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
January 31, 2017

Worley calls on GOP to condemn Russian interference of US election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, December 15, 2016 Alabama Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Worley called for Republicans to support investigations into alleged hacking by agents of the Russian government into the campaign of Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party. Chairwoman Worley said in a statement, “Russian interference in the US presidential election is … Continued
December 19, 2016

Time for accountability

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford The election is over and now the real work begins. Part of that work means holding our leaders accountable for their promises and commitments, and both sides of the aisle have plenty to be held accountable for. Republicans now have absolute power across all branches of our federal and … Continued
November 16, 2016

Jesse Smith joins chorus demanding new leadership in Alabama Democratic Party

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Jesse Smith ran as a democrat for Congress in the Third Congressional District in 2014 and 2016, losing both times to incumbent Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks). Smith has joined the democrats who think new leadership at the Alabama Democratic Party is needed to reverse the party’s struggling fortunes. Smith … Continued
November 15, 2016

David Putman Challenges Gary Palmer

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, October 31, 2016, candidate for Congress David J. Putman (D) sat down for a lengthy interview with The Alabama Political Reporter (APR). Putman is running in the November 8 General Election for Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District seat against incumbent Gary Palmer (R-Hoover). Putman told APR that his four … Continued
November 1, 2016

Alabama Democratic Party Family Feud

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Alabama Democratic Party Chair Woman Nancy Worley responded strongly to calls from House Minority Leader Craig Ford (D-Gadsden) that she and Alabama Democratic Conference Chairman Joe Reed both step down for the good of the Democratic Party in Alabama. Democratic Party Chair Woman Worley … Continued
October 20, 2016

Democrats Comment on Trump, Party and the Second Debate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, October 10, 2016, Alabama Democrats commented on the Presidential races between billionaire Donald Trump and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The last week has been a tough one for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Alabama Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Worley said in a statement, “Last night, Donald … Continued
October 11, 2016

Felons Sue for Right to Vote

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, September 26, 2016, the Campaign Legal Center, the Voting Rights Institute, and the law firm of Jenner & Block filed a lawsuit in Alabama district court on behalf of US citizens with past felony convictions who have been denied the right to vote due to the State’s laws … Continued
September 29, 2016