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Six former State Supreme Court justices endorse Bob Vance

Tuesday, Jefferson County Circuit Judge Robert “Bob” Vance Jr.’s campaign announced that he has received the endorsements of six former chief and associate justices of the Alabama Supreme Court for his bid to be Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. The Democratic and Republican former supreme court justices endorsed Judge Bob Vance (D) in … Continued
October 24, 2018

Lee Auman calls for new leadership in Alabama Democratic Party

Saturday, the Alabama Democratic Executive Committee voted to keep Nancy Worley in place as Chair Woman. Lee Auman, who is running for Congress in the 4th Congressional District, released a statement strongly disagreeing with the decision to retain the party’s veteran leadership in place. “The outcome of today’s State Democratic Executive Committee meeting is disappointing, … Continued
August 13, 2018

Worley opposes the Cassidy-Graham-Heller-Johnson repeal bill

 By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the Alabama Democratic Party released a statement in which they said that, “The Cassidy-Graham-Heller-Johnson bill would sabotage our health care system, gut Medicaid, increase costs, and strip health care away from millions of Americans.” “Democrats believe health care is a right, not a privilege,” Nancy Worley, chairwoman of … Continued
September 20, 2017

Jesse Smith joins chorus demanding new leadership in Alabama Democratic Party

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Jesse Smith ran as a democrat for Congress in the Third Congressional District in 2014 and 2016, losing both times to incumbent Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks). Smith has joined the democrats who think new leadership at the Alabama Democratic Party is needed to reverse the party’s struggling fortunes. Smith … Continued
November 15, 2016

Democrats Gather in Heflin

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Saturday, Democrats gathered in Heflin for the first “Yellar Dog Brawl” benefitting the Alabama Democratic Majority, a non-profit foundation established by former chair of the Alabama Democratic Party, Judge Mark Kennedy. Kennedy received an award for his service to the party from the Cleburne County Democratic Executive Committee. He … Continued
August 26, 2013

Alabama Democratic Majority Chairman, Justice Mark Kennedy, Denounces Republican Attempts to Make Voting More Difficult

Staff Report Montgomery – The Republican Supermajority in the Alabama Legislature is moving closer to making it more difficult to register to vote in Alabama.  Citizens can currently register to vote up to 10 days before Election Day.  A bill making its way through the Republican-controlled Legislature would change that deadline to 17 days before … Continued
May 10, 2013

Dr. Joe Reed Responds to Kennedy’s Departure

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Many words have been used to explain the departure of Judge Mark Kennedy from Chairmanship of the Alabama Democratic Party, but only a handful have been printed to understand the position of one of the last heroes of Alabama’s democratic legacy. Love him or hate him, Dr. Joe Reed … Continued
April 25, 2013

Governor Bentley Asks Alabama Voters to Vote Yes on Amendment Two

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley released a message to Alabama voters on Friday asking for them to vote yes on Amendment Two to the Alabama Constitution when they vote on Tuesday.  Amendment Two is supported by a bipartisan coalition of Alabama leaders in addition to Governor Bentley. Gov. Bentley said, … Continued
November 5, 2012

Alabama Democratic Chairman Kennedy Says Senator Jerry Fielding is Switching To Republican Party

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Democratic Party Chairman, Mark Kennedy said on Monday that Democratic State Senator, Jerry Fielding (D) from Sylacauga, will switch parties and caucus with the Republican supermajority.  Kennedy said that Senator Fielding’s announcement is expected on Tuesday. Chairman Kennedy said, “I’ve known Jerry Fielding for more than 20 years, … Continued
October 2, 2012

Judge Kennedy Reacts to Amendment One Passage

Staff Report From the Office of Democratic Party Chairman Mark Kennedy Alabama Democratic Party Chairman, Mark Kennedy, responded this evening to the passage of the constitutional amendment that will move $437 million from the state savings account to the General Fund budget over the next three years:

“The people of Alabama have not only saved countless friends … Continued
September 19, 2012