Republican Party holds off Democratic challenges in Madison County
Republican candidates staved off Democratic opponents in three competitive races in the county.
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Hagan, Rigsby battle to represent Huntsville in the Alabama House
Outgoing Speaker Mac McCutcheon's district is a rare opportunity in the state for Democrats to flip a Republican seat.
Alabama Republicans maintain lead in fundraising, cash on hand
Gov. Kay Ivey holds a strong advantage in available funds over Democratic nominee Yolanda Flowers.
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Rogers reports $697,688 in campaign cash
Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, reports raising $410,592.64 in cash during the first half of 2019. Federal candidates are required to report their campaign finance reports every six months with the Federal Elections Committee. Rogers reported receipts of $410,592.64, campaign expenditures of $240,590.59 and a cash balance on June 30 of $697,688.08. No Republican primary challenger … Continued
Eric Swalwell will make a campaign stop in Alabama on Thursday
Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-California) will bring his presidential campaign to Alabama on Thursday, June 20. Swalwell will be in Birmingham for a meet and greet event with the Alabama Young Democrats. “I’m coming to share my call with the Alabama Young Democrats to go big in the problems we tackle, be bold with the solutions … Continued
Hometown Action endorses Tabitha Isner
Hometown Action announced Tuesday that it has endorsed Tabitha Isner for chair of the Alabama Democratic Party. Hometown Action said in a statement that in 2018, Isner ran for Congress as a Hometown Action member candidate on a progressive populist platform reflective of Hometown Action’s values and a bold vision for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. … Continued
Q&A | Countryman speaks about new directions for Democrats in 2019
Democratic 2018 gubernatorial primary candidate Chris Countryman recently agreed to a lengthy interview in writing with the Alabama Political Reporter about where progressives went wrong in Alabama in the 2018 election and how they can build in 2019 and beyond. Alabama Political Reporter: You were the only Democratic gubernatorial candidate who refused to support Mayor … Continued
Former congressional candidate Mallory Hagan signs on with “Draft Beto” group
Former Democratic congressional candidate Mallory Hagan, who ran unsuccessfully against U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers in Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District, is joining other Democrats to launch a “Draft Beto” campaign. The group is focused on raising at least $1 million for a future presidential campaign for Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke, whose 2018 campaign for Senate against … Continued