Merrill, 16 other secretaries of state support funding for Election Assistance Commission
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"This is what’s most politically expedient. And everything else, including the country itself, be damned."
Caravan to honor the life of longtime State Rep. Alvin Holmes
The caravan is being organized by community activists Ja’Mel Brown and William Boyd.
Harold Sachs arrangements announced
Sachs became the chief of staff for the Alabama Republican Party in 2011.
Alabama was the eighth strongest Trump supporting state
As it stands now, Alabama ranks eighth nationwide in support for Trump.
Tuberville says election is about “the American dream”
"It is not about me. It is not about Biden or Jones. It is about the American dream. They are trying to take it away from us," Tuberville claimed.
Today is the last day to vote absentee in person
Some offices may close early due to Hurricane Zeta. Play it safe by going early.
Marshall “pleased” with Supreme Court curbside voting decision
The high court stayed a lower court ruling that allowed local election officials to implement curbside voting due to fears of the coronavirus.
Alabama leaders remember Sept. 11, 2001
Nineteen years ago today, America was attacked. In many ways, America has never been the same. “September 11, 2001 will forever be marked as one of our country’s darkest days, as it changed our lives forever,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. “Almost two decades later, we still grieve the loss of the nearly 3,000 American lives … Continued
Thursday is the last day to apply for absentee ballot for municipal elections
Thursday is the last day to apply for an absentee ballot in the numerous municipal elections happening around the state on Tuesday. Monday is the last day to hand-deliver your absentee ballot. Municipal elections are non-partisan. In-person voting will be Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bring a valid photo ID. If you don’t … Continued