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Senate candidates respond to mass shootings

Alabama candidates for the 2020 U.S. Senate election have spoken out on the recent mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, that left 31 people dead and dozens injured. Among the candidates for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate who have commented on the shootings are Secretary of State John Merrill, former Chief … Continued

Jessa Reid Bolling

August 26, 2019

Jones has over $4.2 million to spend with the general election 16 months away

U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama is drawing contributions from Democratic donors from all over the country in his bid for re-election in 2020. Senator Jones reported to the Federal Election Commission a final cash balance at the end of June of $4,259,540.86 in cash on hand after a busy first half of 2019. Jones reported … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 24, 2019

Roby reports strong financial position going into next year’s election

Congresswoman Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, reports solid fundraising numbers and does not have an opponent in sight as the 2020 election cycle is drawing near. The situation was much more dire coming into the 2018 election. Roby looked then like the most vulnerable member of Alabama’s congressional delegation. Her denunciation of President Donald Trump in the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 22, 2019

Young Republicans elect new leaders

The Young Republican Federation of Alabama elected new officers at their convention in Auburn on Saturday. Dalton Dismukes was elected as the new chairman of the YRFA. “It was a true honor to have been elected chairman of the Young Republican Federation of Alabama today,” Dismukes said. “I am thankful for the trust my fellow … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 24, 2019

Opinion

A weird legislative session rolls on

Ah, the freedom of being unconcerned with election consequences. That’s what we’re seeing in the Alabama Legislature this session — this weird, strange, oddball session. This session where everything is turned upside down, with Republicans pushing tax increases and marijuana and Democrats playing key roles in crucial votes. The Montgomery Advertiser’s Brian Lyman first mentioned … Continued

Josh Moon

May 8, 2019

Worley given May 17 deadline to resolve DNC’s concerns, hold new elections

The Alabama Political Reporter has obtained a letter from the Democratic National Committee to Alabama Democratic Party Chair Nancy Worley giving her and the State Democratic Executive Committee until May 17 to adopt a new diversity caucus, pass new bylaws, and hold new elections. The DNC letter is signed by Yvette Lewis, Harold Ickes and … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 8, 2019

Figures is running for chair of Alabama Democratic Party

Thursday, Alabama state Senator Vivian Davis Figures, D-Mobile, announced that she is running for the position of chair of the Alabama Democratic Party. “It’s going to take a team effort to unify the party,” Senator Figures said. “My leadership skills, experience in politics and, more importantly, my ability to bring people together around issues with … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 26, 2019

Poll: Roy Moore top choice of likely GOP primary voters in 2020

A new poll released Tuesday has former U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore as the top choice among GOP primary voters likely to vote in upcoming 2020 Senate election. The same poll found voters split on their approval Sen. Doug Jones’ job performance, but a majority would vote regardless to replace him. In the poll, Jones’ … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 16, 2019

Penn bows out: Worley stands unopposed

Former state Sen. Myron Penn, D-Union Springs, announced Tuesday that he will not run for the chair of the Alabama Democratic Party. This turn of events leaves current Chairwoman Nancy Worley unopposed ahead of a scheduled election. Penn told the Montgomery Advertiser that he was leaving the race in response to recent additions to the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 10, 2019

Opinion

New bill would gut ethics laws — just like voters wanted

Congratulations, Alabama voters, you are about to free state lawmakers from the inconvenient restraints of ethics laws. A bill sponsored by Sen. Greg Albritton and co-sponsored by Senate President Del Marsh would wipe out most of the current laws, freeing up lawmakers to again profit immensely from their public service jobs. Just like you voters … Continued

Josh Moon

April 5, 2019