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Madison County GOP Chairman Sam Givhan qualifies for State Senate race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Madison County GOP Chairman Sam Givhan has formally qualified with the Republican Party to run for the Alabama State Senate representing District 7 in Madison County. “I am excited to hit the campaign trail and talk to the voters about the issues they care about most, things like the … Continued
January 21, 2018

State unemployment down to 3.8 percent

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, October 20, 2017 Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally-adjusted September unemployment rate is down to 3.8 percent, a big drop from August’s rate of 4.2 percent and well below the September 2016 rate of 6.0 percent. The last time Alabama’s unemployment rate was this … Continued
October 23, 2017

Rex Reynolds running in House District 21

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former Police Chief Rex Reynolds announced that he is a candidate for the Alabama House of Representative District 21 seat in the Special Election as a Republican. “Our District is unique, covering farms and neighborhoods to the north, though a thriving downtown district, and in to Southeast Huntsville”, Reynolds said.  … Continued
October 19, 2017

Gov. Ivey announces Special Election dates for House District 21

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter  Monday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation to set the Special Election dates for Alabama House District 21. Gov. Ivey set the major party primaries for Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. If a major party runoff is necessary, it will be on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. The Special General … Continued
October 18, 2017

Roy Moore to headline Madison County Republican Party Freedom Gala

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Madison County Republican Executive Committee will present the 2nd biennial Freedom Gala: A Celebration of Freedom on Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Jackson Center in Research Park in Huntsville. Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore will be the Keynote Speaker. Moore is a life-long Alabamian and outspoken constitutional … Continued
October 6, 2017

Arrangements for Rep. Jim Patterson

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The final arrangements for state Rep. Jim Patterson, R-Meridianville, were announced on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. Visitation will be on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Meridianville First Baptist Church in Meridianville, Alabama. A Celebration of Life will follow on Friday at 2 p.m. at Hazel Green … Continued
October 5, 2017

BOE member Mary Scott Hunter running for state Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama State Board of Education member Mary Scott Hunter announced that she will be run in the open seat election for Alabama Senate District 7. “The people of my district know me as a fighter, as a wife, a mom of three children who attend public school, and a … Continued
September 25, 2017

Jonathan Hard announces candidacy for State Senate District 7

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, Huntsville businessman and veteran, Jonathan Hard, announced his candidacy for state Senate District 7 as a Democrat. Hard said in a statement, “People are tired of the ‘politics as usual’ crowd and want someone who will represent them. The folks I have spoken with want opportunity; opportunity to … Continued
September 6, 2017

Givhan running for State Senate in District 7

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 20, 2017, Alabama Republican Party Senior Vice Chairman Sam Givhan announced that he is running for Alabama State Senate, District 7.  Givhan made the decision after incumbent Senator Paul Sanford (R-Huntsville) announced that he would not seek re-election. Givhan said, “I have been living, working and active … Continued
June 22, 2017

ALGOP Summer Meeting and Convention Gala to Be Held in Huntsville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 16, 2016, the Alabama Republican Party announced that Friday, August the 19th is the last day to buy tickets to its summer gala and convention in Huntsville on Saturday, August 27. The State Republican Executive Committee will gather for their biannual meeting in Huntsville, Alabama on Saturday, … Continued
August 18, 2016