Rep. Scott Stadthagen wins Alabama GOP chair after runoff vote
The former House majority leader defeated John Merrill at Saturday's winter meeting to lead Alabama Republicans into the 2026 election cycle.
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Secretary of State trades barbs with predecessor in public feud
The feud came after Secretary Wes Allen said Alabama's voter file was "a bloated mess" when he took office.
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See recent postsThere should be no more changes to election laws during the 2024 election cycle
At this late stage, any further changes will only serve to undermine confidence in the voting systems.
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AI's ability to harness big data for voter influence is a double-edged sword.
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See recent postsProtecting the secret ballot in an era of transparency and political tension
It's crucial that state officials prioritize the protection of people's voting rights.
Allen: Alabama to withdraw from national voter clearinghouse; Merrill criticizes move
ERIC is a multi-state voter information center that cross-checks voter data to prevent inter-state fraud.
Alabama groups urge Secretary of State to publish uniform polling place list
Merrill said his office does not maintain the polling place lists and that the law requires county officials to post those lists.
Merrill: Lack of competitive races may dampen voter turnout
Secretary of State John Merrill projects a turnout between 45 and 50 percent, which could break a record in voter numbers but not percentage.
How the Libertarian Party stormed back onto the Alabama ballot
After a lawsuit to obtain a free copy of the state's voter rolls failed, party leaders say it lit a fire that turned into a successful ballot petition.
Blanchard withdraws from electronic voting machines suit; Siegelman backs it
Former Gov. Don Siegelman said he was the victim of electronic vote manipulation in his failed 2002 race for governor.