Deadline to file for absentee ballot extended to seven days before elections
It has changed from five days before an election to seven days before the election.
John Merrill
State Rep. Juandalynn Givan: If allegations are true, then John Merrill should resign
Givan said Secretary of State John Merrill should resign and that he should be investigated over the allegations.
After initial denials, Alabama secretary of state admits affair, won’t seek office in 2022
After initially denying the affair Tuesday, Merrill said Wednesday that he "clearly" had an inappropriate relationship.
Alabama leaders remember conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh
A number of Alabama leaders expressed their condolences at the passing of the conservative host.
Merrill announces support for “Keep Nine” Supreme Court amendment
A group of 15 secretaries of state issued their support for the “Keep Nine Amendment” recently introduced in Congress.
Aderholt has no “current plans to run for an open Senate seat”
A number of potential candidates will likely announce their intentions to run or not run for Senate in the coming weeks.
Alabama leaders congratulate Biden and Harris on inauguration
A number of Alabama dignitaries attended the inauguration including Congresswoman Terri Sewell and Sen. Tommy Tuberville.
UA political science professor Bill Stewart has died
Stewart was a professor of political science and an expert in Alabama politics. He was 81.
Secretary of state cuts filing fees for Alabama businesses
Businesses will be able to file online with the secretary's office instead of with individual counties and then with the state.
December 29, 2020
Medal of Honor recipient Bennie Adkins laid to rest at Arlington
Command Sgt. Major Adkins received the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony in 2014 for acts of heroism.