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GOP voters in House District 74 go to the polls today

Today the polls open for the Alabama Republican Primary in Alabama House of Representatives District 74. HD74 is in Montgomery County. Six candidates will be on the Republican special primary election ballot. They include Michael Fritz, Tobias Grant, Jesse Caleb Heifner, Jay King, Charlotte Meadows and Daniel Sparkman. HD74 became vacant when State Rep. Dimitri … Continued
June 11, 2019

Six Republicans qualify in House District 74 special election

The Alabama Republican Party closed its candidate qualifying period for the Alabama House of Representatives District 74 special Republican primary election in Montgomery County. The Republican special primary election will include six candidates. The following individuals have qualified to run for the District 74 seat: Michael Fritz, Tobias Grant, Jesse Caleb Heifner, Jay King, Charlotte … Continued
April 10, 2019

Former state auditor candidate arrested on felony charges

A former Republican candidate for state auditor has been arrested and charged with three felony counts related to illegally accessing confidential law enforcement records about his opponents in the primary. Elliott Owen Lipinsky was arrested last week on the three felony charges, and he surrendered to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office on April 3. He … Continued
April 8, 2019

Zeigler: Kasich would lose every primary if he challenges Trump

Outgoing Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) announced that he was thinking seriously about running for President of the United States, challenging President Donald J. Trump in the Republican primary. Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler was critical of Kasich’s prospects of beating the President in 2020. “If Gov. John Kasich runs against President Trump, I predict … Continued
November 28, 2018

1986 Governor’s race

Since this is a gubernatorial election year, allow me to share an epic Governor’s Race with you. The 1986 Governor’s race will be remembered as one of Alabama’s most amazing political stories. In 1978 Fob James sent the Three B’s, Brewer, Beasley and Baxley packing. Brewer and Beasley had been permanently exiled to Buck’s Pocket, … Continued
September 19, 2018

Chief Justice Lyn Stuart appoints Allison Boyd as Shelby County probate judge

Wednesday Chief Justice Lyn Stuart (R) announced that she has appointed Allison Boyd (R) as Probate Judge of Shelby County. Judge Boyd’s appointment fills the vacancy that was created with the retirement of former Probate Judge Jim Fuhrmeister. “The last 24 hours have been a complete whirlwind!,” Judge Boyd said on social media. “I received … Continued
September 14, 2018

1978 Governor’s race

Since this is a gubernatorial election year, let’s reminisce about an epic Governor’s Race. The 1978 Governor’s race is one of the classics in Alabama political lore. That Governor’s race between the three heavyweights, former Governor Albert Brewer, Attorney General Bill Baxley, and Lt. Governor Jere Beasley, was expected to be titanic. All three men had last … Continued
September 5, 2018

Inside the Statehouse: Primary political potpourri

Now that the dust has settled on the primaries, allow me to share with you some thoughts on the Alabama political stage. There is an old saying that says the more things change, the more they stay the same. This old adage is true in Alabama politics. First of all, “All politics is local.” In the … Continued
August 9, 2018

Lathan: ALGOP ready to come together as “one team” after runoffs

Tuesday, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan congratulated the candidates who won and said that now Alabama Republican will come together as one great team to keep America great. “Congratulations to our candidates who won their races in Tuesday’s runoff election,” Lathan said. “We are grateful to over one thousand of our Alabama Republican patriot … Continued
July 18, 2018

Primary runoff elections are Tuesday

The major party primary runoff elections are being held tomorrow, July 17. There are a number of high profile offices including lieutenant governor, attorney general, supreme court justice place one, and commissioner of agriculture and industries on the ballot in the Republican primary runoff. There are no statewide races on the ballot in the Democratic … Continued
July 16, 2018