John Merrill

Legislature

“Zuckerbucks” went only to Democratic counties in 2020 elections

Republican lawmakers want to ban private funds for election administration, implying Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's 2020 grants had nefarious intentions.

January 18, 2022

Alabama’s administrator of elections announces secretary of state candidacy

Ed Packard, a Republican, calls for post-election audits after every election in Alabama.

December 28, 2021

Secretary of State, Mobile ID Unit visit all 67 counties

Alabama citizens can receive a free photo voter ID, as well as register to vote.

December 17, 2021

Secretary of State’s Office launches online business amendment tool

Providing for online business filing amendments is the next progression in the plan to modernize the state’s business filings processes.

October 19, 2021

Jimmy Buffett, Riley Green to be featured in voter registration promotions

The campaign consists of statewide television and radio ads, as well as digital advertisements.

September 29, 2021

Jefferson County Republicans hold pancake event in Trussville

A number of local and statewide candidates — including three U.S. Senate candidates — were in attendance.

August 31, 2021

Alabama Secretary of State: Why only citizens should vote

"To increase voter participation, you don’t irrationally expand the electorate; instead, you make it easier to vote and harder to cheat."

August 10, 2021

New, more flexible poll worker appointment requirements are now in effect

Poll worker appointment requirements have changed to allow election officials the latitude to assign the most qualified poll workers in the county to each precinct.

August 4, 2021

Alabama leaders comment on the passing of Sonny Callahan

A number of Alabama’s elected leaders expressed condolences on the passing of the Republican congressman.

June 28, 2021

Politics never ends in Alabama

"All these races are on the cusp of beginning or have already begun."

June 9, 2021