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Alabama Republicans enjoy a big night with easy wins

It was a big night for Republicans across the state. Not only did the GOP hold onto every statewide office, but its candidates did so in commanding fashion. The closest of the races was for Alabama Chief Justice, between Republican Tom Parker and Democrat Bob Vance, and it wasn’t that close. Parker won with 58 … Continued
November 7, 2018

Todd Rauch forms Veterans Task Force

House District 38 candidate Todd Rauch (R) announced Saturday that he has formed a Veterans Task Force aimed at helping Veterans in District 38 and throughout the surrounding region. Rauch is an Iraq War Purple Heart recipient. There, he learned first-hand how challenging it can be to transition from military to civilian life with little … Continued
July 10, 2018

BCA is targeting Tim Wadsworth

The powerful Business Council of Alabama has endorsed challenger Richard “Bull” Corry, R-Oakman, in House District 14 over incumbent Tim Wadsworth, R-Arley. In addition, BCA’s PAC has donated $20,000 to Corry’s campaign. BCA said in a statement that, “Elections are a battle to ensure that a pro-jobs majority in the Legislature leads with a pro-jobs … Continued
June 1, 2018

DuWayne Bridges endorses Todd Rauch in House District 38 race

Todd Rauch, a candidate for state representative in District 38, was endorsed today by former District 38 State Rep. DuWayne Bridges. “I am very excited to endorse Todd to be our next State Representative here in District 38” said Bridges. “After Todd’s time serving in the military he always knew that he would find other … Continued
May 2, 2018

Committee gives, bill requiring retired law enforcement to be trained as security guards, a favorable report

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The House Committee on Boards, Agencies, and Commissions gave a favorable report to a bill that would strengthen training requirements for licensed security guards last Wednesday. Certified active duty law enforcement officers would be exempt from having to do the training in order to work security on the side, … Continued
February 26, 2018

Alabama Constitution Party to hold summer dinner in Prattville

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, August 26, 2017 the Alabama Constitution Party will hold their annual dinner meeting in Prattville. The Party announced in a statement, “Ladies and Gentlemen, Saturday, August 26th the Alabama Constitution Party Summer Dinner will be held at Islamorada Fish Company inside the Bass Pro Shop in Prattville, Alabama … Continued
August 17, 2017

Isaac Whorton to seek re-election

Staff Report Monday, June 5,2017, Alabama State Representative Isaac Whorton (R-Valley) announced that he is running for re-election in the 2018 Republican primary. Rep. Whorton was elected in 2014, to represent District 38, which includes sections of Chambers and Lee counties. Rep. Whorton said in a statement, “I have fought for accountability, transparency, and fiscal … Continued
June 8, 2017

Guess who’s coming to dinner?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter It might come as a surprise, to conservative rural voters, to discover that many Republican members of the House Rural Caucus attended a dinner meeting, sponsored by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). The House Rural Caucus is bipartisan, made of Republican and Democratic lawmakers who represent many of … Continued
May 4, 2017

Bill Calls for Indicted Leaders Suspension

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A group of 10 State Representatives have sponsored House Bill 220, which would, “automatically suspend a member of the Legislature who holds a leadership position from serving in that leadership position if the member is indicted for a crime that is a felony.” The bill clarifies that the legislator … Continued
February 15, 2016