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Zeigler decides not to run for governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, State Auditor Jim Zeigler announced that he will not be a candidate for governor and is dissolving his exploratory campaign. “It is just not my time,” Zeigler said in a statement. Zeigler, who has just completed three years of a four-year term as auditor, now has until the … Continued
January 28, 2018

Hightower qualifies for governor’s race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Alabama State Sen. Bill Hightower, R-Mobile, formally qualified with the Republican Party of Alabama to appear as a candidate for governor. “I am excited about this next step in our journey. We have focused our campaign on my strong conservative record of reform, our conservative vision for Alabama’s … Continued
January 25, 2018

Stacy George drops out of Governor’s race, endorses Kay Ivey

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, former Morgan County Commissioner Stacy George (R) announced that he was dropping out of the Alabama governor’s race and was endorsing Gov. Kay Ivey. George says that he is dropping out of public life. He will complete his book. “I, Stacy Lee George am leaving the 2018 Governor’s … Continued
November 20, 2017

Jason Childs is running for Governor as a Democrat

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Democratic Primary is heating up with multiple candidates appealing to Alabama liberals for the Democratic nomination.  One of these is Jason Childs. Childs said in a statement, “Six years ago I founded Center for Progress in Alabama, a progressive public policy research and advocacy organization. Our goal was … Continued
November 8, 2017

Kay Ivey continues to lead in fundraising battle

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) continues to lead the field in campaign fundraising ahead of the 2018 primary.  The Governor closed October with a reported ending balance of $1,616,029.87 in her campaign account, more than any of her competitors, from either major party, for the state’s highest office. Gov. … Continued
November 6, 2017

Former House Minority Leader Craig Ford will not run for Governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Representative Craig Ford (D-Gadsden) announced Thursday that he will not be a Gubernatorial candidate in 2018.  State Rep. Ford had been openly considering a run for Governor for the last year. Rep. Ford said, “Over the last several years, I have been asked by people from all over … Continued
August 25, 2017