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Josh Jones announces he will not run for governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Businessman Josh Jones formally announced Thursday that he had suspended his campaign for governor as a Republican. “I am thankful for the incredible people of Alabama,” Jones said. “Thank you for all the support and prayers through this process. Though this campaign has come to an end may we … Continued
January 8, 2018

US Sen. Marco Rubio to endorse Will Ainsworth for Lieutenant Governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, will be in Birmingham on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. Sen. Rubio reportedly will endorse state Rep. Will Ainsworth for Alabama Lieutenant Governor. “Come hear Senator Marco Rubio’s endorsement of our campaign on Thursday. The campaign is sponsoring the first 50 people to get in … Continued
November 8, 2017

State Rep. Will Ainsworth holds on to fundraising lead in Lieutenant Governor race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The race for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor is highly competitive with no clear front runner as the candidates all work on establishing name recognition with voters. The candidates all reported competitive fundraising in October.  Will Ainsworth, Rusty Glover, and Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh have all declared that they … Continued
November 7, 2017

State Rep. Will Ainsworth endorses Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, state Rep. Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, announced that he is backing U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore for the U.S. Senate. Ainsworth said that Moore will work to rebuild a strong military and ensure that soldiers and veterans are treated with respect. “I am honored to offer my enthusiastic endorsement … Continued
November 6, 2017

Zeigler opposes bills ending special elections for US Senate, Alabama Legislature

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, state Auditor Jim Zeigler announced his opposition to bills that would end special elections when there is a vacancy in the U.S. Senate and the Legislature. Currently, Alabama is holding a special election for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions.  Republican Roy Moore is running … Continued
October 31, 2017

State Sen. Rusty Glover kicks off campaign for Lieutenant Governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, state Sen. Rusty Glover, R-Semmes, held an official Kicks Off Campaign rally for the Republican nomination for Alabama lieutenant governor. “I’ve been serving the people of my district, and now I want to serve all the people of Alabama,” Glover said. Glover said that his focus will be … Continued
October 27, 2017

Twinkle Cavanaugh endorses Roy Moore for US Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Roy Moore for U.S. Senate campaign announced that Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (R) has endorsed Moore for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions (R). Cavanaugh said in a statement, “Voters across this nation overwhelmingly rejected the failed policies of the Obama era … Continued
October 24, 2017

Rumor about Justice Glenn Murdock has hint of truth

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Rumors are part of the stock-in-trade of Montgomery politicos, and this past Friday it churned out buzz that Supreme Court Associate Justice Glenn Murdock was going to make a big announcement by day’s end. In an attempt to run the gossip to ground, The Alabama Political Reporter called Murdock … Continued
October 16, 2017

State Rep. Ainsworth raises over $1 million in Lieutenant Governor’s race

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter State Rep. Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, has raised more than $1 million in the Lieutenant Governor’s race making his campaign funds the top in the race. In a press release from his campaign, Ainsworth said his campaign attracted supporters from around the state of Alabama. He said he was “deeply … Continued
September 6, 2017

Alabama Forestry Association endorses State Rep. Will Ainsworth for Lieutenant Governor

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Forestry Association has endorsed State Rep. Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, for lieutenant governor next year. The endorsement comes from the Association’s PAC, ForestPAC. “With his public record and real-world understanding of how business works, Will has exciting plans to guide our state toward greater job creation and financial stability, … Continued
August 10, 2017