Andrew Sorrell to run for State Auditor
Sorrell on Monday said he will not seek re-election to the House but instead will run for the Republican nomination for state auditor.
Jackie Zeigler
Stan Cooke is running for State Auditor
The incumbent State Auditor, Jim Ziegler, a Republican, is termed limited and is not able to run for re-election.
State auditor says he is being encouraged to run for governor
Zeigler is term-limited from running for another term as Alabama state auditor.
Jackie Zeigler is reportedly considering a run for state auditor
Jackie Zeigler says that she has made no decision yet on whether or not to run for state auditor.
State Auditor Jim Zeigler’s son, Win, passes away
James Baldwin “Win” Zeigler, the son of State Auditor Jim Zeigler and State Board of Education Member Jackie Zeigler, unexpectedly passed away in his sleep Friday. He was only 26-years-old. The Zeiglers’ daughter Maggie Zeigler, a senior at the University of Alabama, made the social media announcement for the family. “Deeply saddened to announce the … Continued
Conservatives urge voters to vote “no” on Amendment One
On February 4 conservative thought leaders from across the State of Alabama spoke in front of the Alabama Statehouse urging voters to vote No on Amendment One. Amendment one would strip Alabama voters of their ability to elect the state school board and replace the elected board with a commission appointed by the Governor. Former … Continued
Legislation to abolish office of the auditor to go before committee
The Alabama State Senate Governmental Affairs Committee will consider a proposed state constitutional amendment Tuesday that would abolish the office of state auditor. Senate Bill 83 is sponsored by State Sen. Andrew Jones, a Republican from Centre. State Auditor Jim Zeigler told the Alabama Political Reporter that he has requested a 14-day postponement to give … Continued
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I’m cheering for state Board of Education member Jackie Zeigler in her effort to make sure voters understand that when they vote on Amendment One next March, they clearly understand they’re voting to dissolve the elected state school board and replace it with an appointed board called the “Alabama Commission on Elementary and Secondary Education.” … Continued
Hearing set for Thursday on complaint that Amendment One wording is misleading
A hearing has been set for Thursday on a complaint of alleged misleading wording on proposed Constitutional Amendment One. The Fair Ballot Commission will hear the complaint at 2:00 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 21) in room 200 of the Alabama State House. The Complaint was filed by State Board of Education member Jackie Zeigler (R). She … Continued
Amendment One opponent files complaint asking that wording be changed
State School Board member Jackie Zeigler (R) has filed a complaint claiming that the Amendment One wording does not make clear that it removes peoples’ right to vote for State School Board Mrs. Zeigler has filed a complaint asking that wording of Amendment One on the March 3rd ballot be changed so that it is … Continued