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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former ALGOP interim Press Secretary and small business owner, Jonathan Barbee, announced on Friday night that he was running as a Republican for Alabama Public Service Commissioner place 2. The formal announcement was made at a crowded concert event Friday evening following the Alabama Republican Summer Meeting where Wisconsin … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, Jonathon Barbee is kicking off his campaign for the Republican nomination for Public Service Commissioner with a Friday night party after the annual GOP Summer Meeting. Barbee said in his invitation to the 860 Republican leaders and supporters, “Come and join the fun at the Summer Dinner … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday night Republicans from around the state will have their annual summer dinner in Montgomery. Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is scheduled to address an estimated 600 Alabama Republicans and their supporters. On Saturday morning, the Alabama Republican Executive Committee will meet to address executive committee business including some … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–After the controversial Supreme Court ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and Proposiation 8 in California, Stephanie Petelos, the Chair of the College Republican Federation of Alabama, spoke publicly in support of universal treatment under the Constitution. Petelos had once been touted as a “Rising Star” by … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday the Alabama Republican Party announced that Republicans interested in qualifying to run for Congress can qualify in person at the Republican Party Headquarters in Hoover on Saturday, August 3 from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. There will also be qualifying at the Mobile Government Plaza, Multipurpose Room … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, President Barack H. Obama cited the location of the Airbus plant in Mobile as proof that his economic polices are working for America. Republicans in Alabama were quick to express shock and outrage at a claim that the Alabama Republican Party said in a written statement, “Can … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The 2013 National Convention of the Young Republican National Federation will convene in Mobile this weekend at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel. Event guests include several notable Alabama Republicans, including Congresswoman Martha Roby, Senator Jeff Sessions and Governor Robert Bentley, and Kansas Congressman Kevin Yoder. According to the convention … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Another candidate has entered the race to replace Congressman Jo Bonner in the first district. Daniel Dyas has joined the list of candidates who plan to compete for the position in a special election. Dyas, a Fairhope builder, has joined the list of six Republicans and one independent who … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, Alabama Secretary of State Beth Chapman (R) announced that she was resigning her position as Alabama’s Secretary of State to accept a job in the private sector. Republican leaders were quick to praise the outgoing Secretary of State. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead said in a … Continued