Lynda Blanchard

National

Trump picks Lynda Blanchard for U.N. agriculture ambassadorship

The announcement marks a return to diplomatic service for Blanchard, who previously served as U.S. ambassador to Slovenia.

March 10, 2025

Opinion

Governor’s race down to the wire

It will be a close race to see who finishes second. However, finishing second only counts in horseshoes.

Steve Flowers

May 18, 2022

Lindy Blanchard receives American Conservative Union endorsement

Blanchard is one of seven Republicans running against incumbent Gov. Kay Ivey.

Eddie Burkhalter

April 7, 2022

Blanchard comes out against gas tax; urges governor, lawmakers to repeal it

If elected governor, Blanchard said would work to repeal the 2019 gas tax to combat rising inflation and oil prices affecting Alabamians.

John H. Glenn

March 30, 2022

Opinion

A trip down memory lane

Over the decades, scaring voters has been a hallmark of Alabama campaigns for governor or the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives, even for local offices.

Joey Kennedy

March 13, 2022

Opinion

Lindy Blanchard, candidate for governor of Alabama

There’s no time for empty words or gestures. We need action. We need decisiveness.

Lynda Blanchard

March 7, 2022

Blanchard to visit Tallassee elementary school

Blanchard will be making a $2,500 dollar donation to the school library in honor of former Tallassee teacher and librarian, Dianne Norrell.

February 7, 2022

Opinion

Vacant Republicans get free pass from voters

Unless voters hold these wannabe leaders accountable, make them answer hard questions, they won’t.

Joey Kennedy

January 30, 2022

Governor speaks to Prattville, Millbrook Rotary clubs

Ivey emphasized her record as governor and her mission if re-elected.

Jacob Holmes

December 8, 2021

Lynda Blanchard formally announces campaign for governor

Blanchard identified herself as the "conservative outsider" in the race and emphasized her small business background.

Jacob Holmes

December 7, 2021