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Democrat Jason Childs drops out of governor’s race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, January 7, Democrat Jason Childs, citing a lack of funds, announced that he was withdrawing from the Democratic gubernatorial race. “Unfortunately we have failed to meet our fundraising goals,” Childs said. “This marks the end of our campaign. I want to thank all of you for your support. I … Continued
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January 12, 2018

Josh Jones announces he will not run for governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Businessman Josh Jones formally announced Thursday that he had suspended his campaign for governor as a Republican. “I am thankful for the incredible people of Alabama,” Jones said. “Thank you for all the support and prayers through this process. Though this campaign has come to an end may we … Continued
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January 8, 2018

2018 Races to Watch

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The major party primaries are on June 5, 2018.  Formal major party candidate qualifying opens on January 9; but already politicos are looking ahead to these 2018 races. In 2014 it was a question if Democrats were even going to find a candidate willing to run against the then … Continued
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December 28, 2017

Loan makes Cavanaugh’s Gubernatorial campaign fund biggest in race

By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Potential Gubernatorial Candidate Twinkle Cavanaugh raised more money than any other candidate in the Governor’s race so far. Cavanaugh’s financial disclosures from June show she had much support from individual donations. In total, she raised $69,336 in the month with the median donation being $100. A statement from her … Continued
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July 6, 2017

Former Pastor joins Governor’s race

By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Former Pastor Jason Childs officially entered Alabama’s race for Governor as a Democrat, after qualifying on Monday. Childs’ platform consists of marijuana law reform that would legalize the drug and tax it for state income. “It should have never been made illegal in the first place,” a statement from … Continued
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June 6, 2017