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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
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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
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September 20, 2017

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
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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
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April 25, 2013

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
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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