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A new state superintendent, more controversy

If the State Board of Education is picking a new superintendent, count on controversy. Eric Mackey, the head of the Superintendents of Alabama group, was selected as the state’s newest superintendent on Friday, and almost immediately there was controversy. There are also currently at least two groups considering lawsuits to challenge Friday’s vote. According to … Continued
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April 24, 2018

Mark Story running as independent in Senate District 23

Mark Story will formally launch his campaign today for State Senate District 23 as an independent candidate at a news conference in Selma. Story said that running as an independent will allow him the freedom to serve the best interests of the entire district. He said that in light of longtime incumbent Democratic Senator Hank … Continued
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April 6, 2018

Craig Ford running for State Senate as an Independent

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, State Rep. Craig Ford, D-Gadsden, announced that he is running as an Independent candidate for state Senate District 10. “My promise to the voters is that I will work with anyone – and stand up to anyone – to do what’s right for our area,” Ford said.  “That’s … Continued
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February 12, 2018

Democrats qualify for state Senate races

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Democratic Party closed qualifying on all offices, including the Alabama state Senate. 32 Democrats qualified for the state Senate, and there are a number of Democratic primary contests. The Senate is currently composed of 26 Republicans, seven Democrats and one independent. Senate District 26 is vacant. The … Continued
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February 12, 2018

Corley Ellis Appears to Be Next Representative in District 41

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, August 15, the Alabama Republican Party closed candidate qualifying for Alabama House of Representatives District 41 at 5:00 p.m. CDT. The only candidate who qualified to run for the vacant District 41 seat was Corley Ellis. Corley Ellis represents Shelby County Commission District 1. He is from … Continued
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August 17, 2016

House District 41 Primary is Set For October 18

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 27, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced the timeline for a Special Election to fill the vacant District 41 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. The District 41 vacancy was created when Gov. Bentley appointed Rep. Mike Hill (R-Columbiana) to be the Superintendent of the State … Continued
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July 29, 2016

McCuister Running as Independent in Senate District 32

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, July 25, the Alabama Political Reporter had a long conversation with Independent candidate for Alabama State Senate District 32 Kimberely McCuister, about her views on many of the issues affecting both the State of Alabama and Senate District 32 in Baldwin County. The Alabama Political Reporter asked … Continued
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July 29, 2014

Congressman Rogers Says He Is Committed to Repeal of Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In a written statement Congressman Mike Rogers (R) from Anniston says “I strongly supported H.R. 2, the Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act, which would repeal the healthcare law.” Congressman Rogers said that in a Rasmussen survey on March 19th 56% of the American people said that they … Continued
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April 2, 2012

Alabama Ballot Access Fight Gets Hot

Dear Editor, On June 1, 2011 Alabama House Bill 425 was signed into law by Governor Robert Bentley. This Bill moved the Alabama Primary date from June to the second Tuesday in March. This also moved the petition deadline for newly qualifying parties and nonpresidential independent candidates to the same date. The Bill effectively makes … Continued
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December 20, 2011