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Pittman raises over $300,000 in Senate race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, July 7, 2017, State Senator Trip Pittman (R-Montrose) reported that his campaign for US Senate has raised $302,545 in contributions for the second quarter of 2017, according to data provided to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Sen. Pittman said in a statement, “The people of Alabama need someone … Continued
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July 11, 2017

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle leads pack in donations

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, a Republican candidate for governor, is leading the pack in terms of donations to his campaign, raking in more than $360,000 during his first month of fundraising. $195,000 of battle’s campaign war chest came from major contributions: three $50,000 donations and one $45,000 donation from … Continued
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July 7, 2017

Ainsworth pulls away from pack in fundraising for Lieutenant Governor

By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter State Representative William Ainsworth (R-Guntersville) currently leads the way in funds raised for the Lieutenant Governor race. Ainsworth raised more than $405,000 in June and all the donors were classified as individual or business donors. He ended June with over $390,000 in total. “Much like Donald Trump’s campaign, ours … Continued
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July 7, 2017
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Ethics ruling risks charity fundraising

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers In a political season…giver beware!!! It is Christmas time, and since Alabama is one of the most charitable states in the nation, I would expect that many of us are in the giving mood and plan to help many worthy causes across our great state. Unfortunately, it appears that … Continued
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December 7, 2016

Republicans Want to Limit Spending, Fundraising, Free Speech

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Twin bills in the Alabama House and Senate would severely limit the First Amendment and the spirit of Citizens United, by limiting funds raised or spent on campaigns and issues. SB356 and HB404 Sponsored respectively by Sen. Arthur Orr and Rep. Mike Jones would, “regulate the disclosure, raising, and … Continued
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March 31, 2016

Lester Raises Over $100,000

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, October 1, Mark Lester, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in Alabama’s 6th District, marked the end of the Federal Election Commission’s most recent reporting period by announcing that his campaign had raised over $100,000 during the seven-week period that he has been in the race. Dr. … Continued
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October 3, 2014

Mathis Responds to Obama’s State of the Union Address

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Republican candidate for Congress Dr. Chad Mathis released a statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address. Dr. Mathis said, “President Obama’s State of the Union address was merely a deflection of a world gone awry – from his failed institution of Obamacare, to our stagnant … Continued
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January 30, 2014

Mathis Reports Successful Early Fundraising

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, Indian Springs orthopedist Dr. Chad Mathis became the first candidate to officially file his papers to qualify for the Sixth District Congressional Race.  Mathis also announced that his campaign had raised an impressive $356,097.82 in the fourth quarter of 2013. Dr. Mathis announced that his campaign has … Continued
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January 15, 2014
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Candidate Qualifying Begins Today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The 2014 election cycle begins officially today as candidates can now formally qualify for the 2014 elections. Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) announced on Friday that he will formally qualify for re-election on Monday at Republican Party Headquarters.  Similarly Sixth District Congressional Candidate Dr. Chad Mathis (R) announced … Continued
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January 13, 2014

Republican Qualifying Will Begin on January 13

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, the Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, Bill Armistead, announced that the Party’s Steering Committee has set qualifying dates for all statewide candidates in the 2014 election cycle. Qualifying will begin Monday, January 13 at 9:00 AM at Alabama Republican Party Headquarters which is located at 3505 … Continued
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January 6, 2014