Local educator Craig Jelks officially launches independent bid for US Senate
Disillusioned with both major parties, the career educator announced he was running as an independent to represent everyday Alabamians.
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Local educator Craig Jelks considers independent bid for U.S. Senate
The educator cited frustration with both political parties and emphasized conservative principles in his potential independent bid.
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More than 80 percent of independent pharmacies utilize a pharmacy services administrative organization.
Libertarian Party of Greater Birmingham seeks candidates
The party will be able to run candidates for all Bibb, Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, and Tuscaloosa County positions.
Heading into the finish: Republicans look strong as Democrats hope for momentum
Mere hours ahead of election results, state Democrats are hoping some of the national momentum shows up in the Heart of Dixie. According to a new Morning Consult/POLITICO Poll, Democrats are motivated and angry, but in Alabama, so are Republicans. “Roughly three in five (59 percent) Democrats say they feel angry about the midterms, compared … Continued
Down-ballot races will drive general election according to Secretary of State Merrill
Several hotly contested races will lead to a healthy turn-out for the 2018 General Election according to Secretary of State John Merrill. Merrill is predicting that 35 to 40 percent of registered voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, which translates into around 1.1 million ballots cast. “Because we have some heavily contested Legislative … Continued
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See recent posts1986 Governor’s race
Since this is a gubernatorial election year, allow me to share an epic Governor’s Race with you. The 1986 Governor’s race will be remembered as one of Alabama’s most amazing political stories. In 1978 Fob James sent the Three B’s, Brewer, Beasley and Baxley packing. Brewer and Beasley had been permanently exiled to Buck’s Pocket, … Continued
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See recent postsInside the Statehouse: Primary political potpourri
Now that the dust has settled on the primaries, allow me to share with you some thoughts on the Alabama political stage. There is an old saying that says the more things change, the more they stay the same. This old adage is true in Alabama politics. First of all, “All politics is local.” In the … Continued
Elizabeth Haney qualifies as independent candidate for Etowah County judgeship
Municipal Judge Elizabeth Haney recently qualified as an independent candidate for the 16th Judicial Circuit Court Judge, Place 4, in Etowah County. “I believe the role of a Judge should be independent and blind, and not be bound by political influence or expectation,” said Haney. “Therefore, when I decided to run for this position, I chose … Continued
Mark Story qualifies as an independent for State Senate
The Mark Story campaign for Senate announced on Monday that is has turned in 1,650 signatures to qualify for the general election ballot. “The Mark Story for Senate District 23 campaign is pleased to announce that in just over three weeks the signatures of 1,650 Senate District 23 registered voters have been collected and presented … Continued