Jacob Holmes: My top five stories of 2022
Looking back at some of my top stories from the year.
Libertarian Party
GOP chair: Libertarians candidates are “in a design to help Democrats”
Alabama Libertarian Party chair Gavin Goodman said the major parties have often chided Libertarians for swaying elections.
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.
Blake hopes to help Libertarians secure ballot access with gubernatorial run
Blake said he is tired of "squishy Republicans" who talk about limited government but never follow through.
Sophocleus running as Libertarian for U.S. Senate
John Sophocleus said he would uphold and apply the U.S. Constitution without regard to lobbyists.
Libertarian candidate criticizes ALGOP resolutions
Rick Chandler is a Libertarian candidate challenging Republican incumbent Arthur Orr for the State Senate District 3 seat.
Alabama Libertarian group calls for Trump’s impeachment
The Libertarian Party of Pike-Barbour supports impeachment, swift removal and disqualification from holding future public office.
Libertarian Doug Ward fails to qualify in House District 42 special election
Monday, the Alabama Secretary of State’s office reject an appeal by the Libertarian Party of Alabama for Doug War to receive ballot access in the Alabama House District 42 special election. August 20th was the deadline for independent and third party candidates to turn in petition signatures to have their name printed on the ballot … Continued
Gas tax opponents hold rally in Montgomery
Saturday, the Conservative Coalition held a rally in front of the State House in Montgomery to express their opposition to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s plan to raise gas taxes on Alabama motorists by ten cents a gallon. Dr. Lou Campomenosi with the Coalition for Common Sense emceed the event. He said that the Alabama Business … Continued
Libertarians sue Alabama claiming discrimination against third parties
For the two major parties in Alabama, getting a list of registered voters is relatively easy. Just ask for it, and it’s free. But for third parties, like the Libertarian Party of Alabama, getting a list like that costs money — about $34,000, or one cent a name. A credit or debit card fee adds … Continued