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Buttigieg coming to Alabama next week

Wednesday, the Pete Buttigieg for President campaign announced that South Bend Mayor Buttigieg will be in the state on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Tuesday, Mayor Buttigieg will attend a Black women’s round table discussion in Montgomery and on Wednesday he will be in Birmingham for a meeting with community leaders. Buttigieg has been soaring in … Continued
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November 28, 2019

Rep. John Rogers considers run for U.S. Senate

Four Republicans are already challenging Doug Jones for his Senate seat. Now he may be facing a Democratic challenger as well. On Tuesday, embattled state Rep. John Rogers, D-Birmingham, said that he is considering running for Senate. Rogers said in the Senate floor that he is seeking $1 million in pledges supporting his campaign and … Continued
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May 8, 2019

Democratic candidate James Fields appeals to environmental voters

Democratic Gubernatorial candidate James Fields released a statement emphasizing his commitment to protecting Alabama’s natural resources. “My plan is to take better care of Alabama’s waterways, make better use and create more opportunities of Recycling. Insure that we have quality Drinking Water, address major Sewage issues, insure better Air Quality giving Alabama citizens, animals and … Continued
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May 11, 2018
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Inside the Statehouse: Low voter turnout expected for primary

We are less than four weeks away from our June 5th primary. Those of us who follow Alabama politics have pointed to this year as being a very entertaining and interesting gubernatorial year. However, last year’s resignation by former Governor, Robert Bentley and the ascension of Kay Ivey from Lt. Governor to the Governor’s office … Continued
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May 9, 2018

Bogus endorsement causes controversy in Dem governor’s race

Doug Jones is not making an endorsement in the Democratic Primary race for Alabama governor. After an odd mixup on Wednesday night in Auburn at a Sue Bell Cobb event, Jones’ office issued a release on Thursday making it clear that Alabama’s newest U.S. senator had no favorite between Cobb and Walt Maddox. “The Senator … Continued
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April 20, 2018

Roger Bedford endorses Walt Maddox

Friday, former state Sen. Roger Bedford, D-Russellville, announced that he was endorsing Walter “Walt” Maddox, the Mayor of Tuscaloosa, for Governor of Alabama. “I know first-hand that Walt Maddox has what it takes,” Bedford said. “He has a proven record in Tuscaloosa and is a new fresh face we need in Montgomery. He has the … Continued
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March 26, 2018

Democrat Audri Scott Williams qualifies for Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, Audri Scott Williams formally qualified as a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Congressional District 2. “I’ve been to each county in this district, talking to groups from every generation, faith, and background, and I have never been more moved by the urgency of the moment,” … Continued
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February 6, 2018

John Knight, David Burkette in runoff for State Senate seat

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Rep. John Knight, D-Montgomery, and Montgomery City Councilman David Burkette received the most votes in the special Democratic Primary in Montgomery County’s state Senate District 26 special election. The two will face off in a runoff to fill the District 26 seat vacated by Quinton Ross after he … Continued
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December 14, 2017

Gadsden lawyer to challenge longtime State Rep. Craig Ford in Democratic primary

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter An Etowah County lawyer has announced he will be running for state representative in Alabama’s 28th Legislative District as a Democrat, challenging a longtime Democratic state lawmaker in the primaries next summer. Kyle Pierce — a Gadsden divorce, family, criminal, real property and general litigation attorney — announced his decision … Continued
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November 8, 2017

Doug Jones wins Democratic Party Primary

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 15, 2017, when the Democratic Party primary field was announced most political observers recognized former US Attorney Doug Jones and a host of other candidates who were largely unknown quantities.  The polls fluctuated in the middle of the race; but when voters went to the polls on … Continued
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August 16, 2017