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State Canvassing Board to meet Tuesday

Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill (R) announced Wednesday that the Alabama State Canvassing Board will meet on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Alabama Secretary of State’s office to certify the results of the 2018 General Election. The Alabama Secretary of State’s Office is located at the Alabama State Capitol … Continued
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November 22, 2018
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Inside the Statehouse: More analysis of GOP runoff

Currently, congressmen/women win reelection at a 98 percent rate. The communist politburo does not have that high of a reelection percentage. Maybe we have more in common with the Russians than Washington CNN reporters think. It is hard to get beat as an incumbent congressman. Martha Roby tried but even though she was the most vulnerable Republican incumbent … Continued
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August 1, 2018
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Inside the Statehouse: Potpourri/Notebook from June 5 primary

You have the results of Tuesday’s runoff elections. I had to go to press with my column before the results were known. There are some fantastic runoff races which should be close and interesting. The four best will be Troy King versus Steve Marshall in the Attorney General’s race. The Lt. Governor runoff between Twinkle … Continued
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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
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July 16, 2018

Chancellor of Troy University endorses Sen. Gerald Dial

Wednesday, the Chancellor of Troy University, Dr. Jack Hawkins, endorsed state Senator Gerald Dial in his race for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries against Rick Pate. Dr. Hawkins gave his endorsement based on “twenty-seven years of experience watching Gerald Dial’s honest, effective leadership.” Upon announcing his endorsement of the Ag candidate, Dr. Hawkins released the following statement: … Continued
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July 12, 2018

Pate denies domestic violence court record tell the real story

Agriculture Commissioner candidate Gerald Dial on Wednesday released documents filed in the Circuit Court in Montgomery County from his opponent Rick Pate’s 1986 divorce, which prove that Pate’s then-wife Carolyn Elizabeth Konrad Pate received a court issued restraining order, something very rare in that era. Pate is denying these claims, but records tell the story … Continued
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July 11, 2018

Sen. Jabo Waggoner endorses Gerald Dial for agriculture and industries commissioner

Sunday, state Senate Rules Committee Chair James Thomas “Jabo” Waggoner (R-Vestavia) endorsed fellow state Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. “Over the years, I have been privileged to serve in the Legislature with Gerald Dial,” Waggoner said. “I have observed first-hand his tireless work to pass legislation that benefits Alabama’s agriculture … Continued
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July 3, 2018

Stan Cooke endorses Gerald Dial

Stan Cooke, a native of Walker County, Ala., and founder of an international Christian ministry helping the Jewish people Israel, endorsed Gerald Dial (R) for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. “I worked on Ronald Reagan’s two campaigns, and I know what a conservative looks like,” Cooke said. “Gerald Dial is the rock-solid conservative Alabama needs … Continued
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June 29, 2018

First weekly filings released in crucial runoff campaigns

Cash infusions into campaigns and political action committees participating in the runoff elections on July 17 were required to file the first weekly reports on June 25. Between June 1 and the reporting dateline of June 25, the Business Council of Alabama’s political arm, Progress PAC, raised less than $20,000.00 from small businesses whose donations … Continued
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June 27, 2018
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Inside the Statehouse: Best races of the year have been for attorney general, lieutenant governor

The best races of the year have been for Attorney General and Lt. Governor, as well as Agriculture Commissioner and for the 2nd Congressional district. The Attorney General post is considered the best stepping stone to Governor and U.S. Senator. It is very high profile and prosecutes bad guys who go to jail and cannot vote … Continued
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June 27, 2018