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Congressional candidate James Averhart endorsed by list of U.S. dignitaries, retired military leaders

The 1st Congressional District Democratic candidate has been endorsed by a list of retired U.S. dignitaries and retired military leaders, his campaign said Wednesday. 
October 21, 2020

James Averhart rips Bradley Byrne for vote against bill to support Postal Service

The Democratic candidate in Alabama’s 1st Congressional District expressed concern Tuesday over Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, voting against a bill to provide $25 million to the U.S. Postal Service, and that would block cost-cutting measures many worry are slowing the mail and could jeopardize mail-in, or absentee, voting.  Byrne on Tuesday said he voted against … Continued
August 26, 2020

Alabama AFL-CIO endorses James Averhart

Democratic congressional nominee James Averhart’s campaign announced this week that he has been endorsed by the Alabama AFL-CIO in Alabama’s 1st Congressional District. He recently won the Democratic primary runoff where he defeated Kiani Gardner. The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations is the nation’s largest union. “I would like to thank … Continued
August 14, 2020

Carl defeats Hightower in 1st Congressional District GOP primary

Republican voters Tuesday went to the polls and elected Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl as the Republican nominee in the Nov. 3 general election. “I’m am honored and humbled to represent south Alabama as the Republican candidate this November,” Carl said in a statement. “Thank you to my friends, family, volunteers, and team who worked … Continued
July 15, 2020

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne endorses Jerry Carl for Congress

Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl was endorsed for the 1st Congressional District by incumbent Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, on Thursday. “In these tough times, we need strong leadership in Congress,” Byrne said. “That’s why I’m proud to endorse Jerry Carl. Like President Trump, Jerry’s got a backbone – he’s tough, he’s strong, and he is … Continued
June 12, 2020

Hightower campaign accuses Carl of trying to politicize a national crisis

Bill Hightower’s congressional campaign Monday responded to charges from Jerry Carl that they were running campaign ads during the COVID-19 crisis. The campaign said that they have already pulled their political advertising and accused Carl of trying to politicize a national crisis. “Bill Hightower has not been airing ads for nearly a week now,” said … Continued
March 24, 2020

Hightower accuses Carl of photoshopping a “Never Trump” sticker on him

Congressional candidate Bill Hightower has accused his opponent, Jerry Carl, of photoshopping a “Never Trump” sticker on him in a 2016 photo to insinuate that he does not support President Donald Trump. The two are running in the March 31 Republican primary runoff for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District. Hightower is calling on Carl’s campaign to … Continued
March 10, 2020

State Rep. Chris Pringle endorses Jerry Carl

Monday, Congressional candidate Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl (R) was endorsed by State Representative Chris Pringle, R-Mobile. Pringle finished third in last Tuesday’s Republican primary for Alabama’s First Congressional District. Carl is in the March 31 Republican primary runoff election with former State Senator Bill Hightower. “I am confident Jerry Carl will go to Congress … Continued
March 10, 2020

Wes Lambert endorses Jerry Carl in 1st District Congressional race

Wednesday, Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl (R) was endorsed by GOP primary candidate Wes Lambert in his bid to represent Alabama’s First Congressional District. Carl and former State Senator Bill Hightower are the two candidates who advanced to the Republican primary runoff for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District on March 31. “It has been an honor … Continued
March 5, 2020