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McClendon Campaigns in Pell City

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, May 29 Alabama State Representative Jim McClendon (R) from Springville spoke in Pell City at the candidate’s forum sponsored by the Greater Pell City Chamber of Commerce and the St. Clair County Board of Realtors.  State Representative McClendon currently represents Alabama House District 50 in St. Clair … Continued
May 30, 2014

Sewell Concerned that Legislation to Amend Voting Rights Act Does Not Go Far Enough

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell issued a statement opposing H.R 3899, which was introduced in the House of Representatives to amend the Voting Rights of 1965. The 2014 amendment is in response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Shelby County v. Holder: Representative Sewell said, “While I am … Continued
January 27, 2014

Federal Court Rules in Favor of Alabama in Redistricting Case

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) announced that a three judge federal court panel has ruled on a 2-1 decision that the new districts for the Alabama House and Senate did not violate federal law. Attorney General Strange said, “I am committed to protecting every citizen’s right … Continued
December 27, 2013

Fate of State’s Legislative Redistricting Plan Now in Hands of Federal Judges

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Legislative Black Caucus lawsuit challenging Alabama’s legislative 2012 redistricting plan will be decided by a panel of three federal judges in Montgomery. The trial ended on Tuesday. The Alabama Political Reporter spoke with Alabama state Representative Jim McClendon (R) from Springville following the conclusion of the redistricting … Continued
August 14, 2013

Redistricting Lawsuit Likely to End Today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The fate of Alabama’s legislative 2012 redistricting plan will be decided by a panel of federal judges in Montgomery in a trial that is likely to conclude today (Tuesday). Alabama state Representative Jim McClendon said on Facebook Tuesday August 13, “Senator Dial and I wrap up the Redistricting Trial … Continued
August 13, 2013

Lawsuit Questions Redistricting Plan

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Several groups are suing the State of Alabama, arguing that the new legislative districts are discriminatory against black voters. The three-judge panel began hearing the case on Thursday, which is expected to last four to five days. The Alabama Legislative Black Caucus and the Alabama Association of Black County … Continued
August 9, 2013

Democrats Respond to Landmark Shelby County Supreme Court Decision

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in favor of Shelby County in the Shelby County Versus Holder ruling striking down Section 4 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Leaders of the Alabama Democratic Party were quick to respond to the ruling. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell … Continued
June 26, 2013

Michael Gladden announces candidacy for Nordgren’s seat

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY-—Michael Gladden announced this week that he will run as a Democrat to represent the 29th district in the Alabama House of Representatives. Gladden is from Gadsden, Ala., and will run against incumbent Becky Nordgren (R-Gadsden) if she seeks re-election. At this point, Gladden does not have a primary … Continued
June 10, 2013

Date Set for Oral Arguments Challenging Alabama Redistricting

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter ‘The Alabama Political Reporter’ has learned from our sources that the three judge panel that is hearing the legal challenges against Alabama’s legislative redistricting has set a date of Thursday May 16 for oral arguments for both sides. The panel has combined both the Newton and Alabama Black Legislative … Continued
May 7, 2013