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GBYR Leadership Changes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 25, 2016, Greater Birmingham Young Republicans Chairman Justin Barkley tendered his resignation as Club Chairman. Vice-Chairman Haley Lucido will assume the role of interim Chairman for the remainder of his term. Barkley said in his resignation letter that between going back to school and a recent promotion … Continued
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October 27, 2016

Mike Hale Addresses Young Republicans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 14, Jefferson County Sheriff Mike Hale (R) addressed the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYRs). Sheriff Hale told the GBYRs “I appreciate the influence you give the county. This group carries a lot of weight it really does.” Hale said, “I never looked at the Churches or Republican … Continued
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April 15, 2016

Stephanie Bell Re-elected to State Board of Education

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama State Board of Education (SBOE) has become a battleground between pro-Common Core and anti-Common Core forces and that was reflected in the state school board races on Tuesday, March 1. Nobody has been a more vocal opponent of Alabama’s controversial College and Career Ready Standards adopted by … Continued
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March 3, 2016

BCA Releases 2016 Voter Guide

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 1, Alabama voters will go to the polls to cast their votes in the 2016 Republican and Democratic primaries. On Wednesday, February 24, the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) released their list of 2016 endorsed candidates for the primary election cycle. For US Senate BCA has … Continued
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February 29, 2016

School Board District 3 Race Has Been Heavily Contested

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 1, Republican voters go to the polls to select the District 3 Alabama Board of Education member. The incumbent, Stephanie Bell (R) is being challenged by Greater Birmingham Young Republicans Chairman Justin Barkley in the Republican Primary. Stephanie Bell said, “My opponent has spent over $100,000 from … Continued
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February 29, 2016

Greater Birmingham Young Republicans Declare Shelby ‘Elected Official of the Year’

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, December 18, the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYR) held their annual Christmas Party at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in Birmingham’s BJCC complex.  The young Republicans selected Senator Shelby as their ‘Elected Official of the Year.’ The GOP group announced in a statement, “Congratulations to our … Continued
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December 23, 2015

Justin Barkley Elected As New Chairman of GBYRs

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, November 12, the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYRs) met at Sidebar in Birmingham to elect new leadership. Justin Barkley was elected the new Chairman of the GBYRs. Barkley and the other officers elected were elected unanimously and without opposition. Barkley told the Alabama Political Reporter, “I am … Continued
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November 16, 2015

Carrington Addresses GBYRs

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, October 8, Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington (R) addressed the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYRs) about how he sees Jefferson County. Commissioner Carrington said that Jefferson County is the largest county in Alabama in population.  At 660,000 people it is bigger than two states. Jefferson County has a … Continued
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October 9, 2015

Justin Barkley Runs for House District 46

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Earlier today Justin Barkley (R) from Homewood announced that he was running for the Alabama House of Representatives representing House District 46. Barkley is a practicing attorney in Homewood. Mr. Barkley said, “I’m Justin Barkley, and today I’m announcing my candidacy for the Alabama State House of Representatives, District … Continued
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November 15, 2013