Republican candidate files residency challenge against Tommy Tuberville
The first challenge to Tommy Tuberville's run for governor, based on his residency issues, was filed Tuesday morning.
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See recent postsThe law is clear: Eventually, Tommy Tuberville will have to prove where he lives
Alabama has a process for determining residency issues. Should he run for governor, Tuberville will go through it. And it won't be kind.
Ivey, Britt and Durant qualify for respective races
The major Republicans figures in Alabama's gubernatorial and Senate race qualified at Republican Party headquarters in Birmingham Tuesday.
Tim James files paperwork to run for governor
James has been teasing a gubernatorial campaign since mid-September.
Sarah Sanders attends fundraiser in Birmingham
Sanders recently attended a fundraising reception in Birmingham in her bid to be the next governor of Arkansas.
Ivey decisively defeats Maddox
Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) won a crushing victory over Democratic nominee Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox. “We have done it,” a jubilant Ivey told a throng of supporters. “The people have spoken.” “It is with immense gratitude that I stand before you tonight as the next Governor of Alabama,” Ivey said. “Together we have … Continued
Maddox speaks in Birmingham
Tuesday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Walter “Walt” Maddox (D) spoke to the Birmingham Kiwanis Club at the Harbert Center. Maddox is the Mayor of Tuscaloosa. “I was fortunate to get to play football at UAB,” Maddox said. “That opportunity gave me an education.” “The future of Alabama and the future of Birmingham are tied together,” Maddox … Continued
Lathan congratulates Ivey on winning GOP nomination
Tuesday, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan congratulated Gov. Kay Ivey on her resounding victory in her quest to be the second woman governor elected in the history of the state of Alabama. Lathan said in a statement, “Congratulations to Governor Kay Ivey on strongly securing the Republican nomination for Governor of Alabama. At the … Continued
Scott Dawson campaigns in Hoover
The water main had broken so the restaurant had run out of water. The toilets did not work and neither did the bathroom sinks. The restaurant was passing out bottled waters to the customers as they had no other water while a Birmingham Waterworks crew was working on the scene. Undaunted, Dawson pressed ahead with … Continued
Dawson critical of Ivey’s “Smart on Safety Initiative”
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey held a press conference to unveil her “Smart on Safety Initiative.” Ivey said that she is committed to keeping Alabama’s schoolchildren safe, and this plan will aid in enhancing school safety and security in the state. “In announcing a four-pronged approach to school safety, … Continued