Ron Sparks

Longtime CEO of Alabama Farmers Cooperative endorses Ron Sparks for Ag Commissioner

Paulk praised Sparks’ record and leadership as Alabama farmers faced rising costs, weak markets and mounting pressure on family farms.

May 13, 2026

AFGE endorses slate of candidates in Alabama’s midterm elections

The union backed four Alabama Democrats, including one in a contested primary, citing records on labor, economic empowerment and public service.

Alex Jobin

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May 11, 2026

Ron Sparks highlights record on seafood country-of-origin labeling

Democratic candidate Ron Sparks highlighted his record on country-of-origin labeling while addressing seafood industry regulations Tuesday in the Alabama House.

February 18, 2026

Ron Sparks is ready to go back to work for Alabama

Ron Sparks was one of Alabama's most well liked officials and one of its most effective. He'd like to be again.

Josh Moon

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January 23, 2026

This week on The V: Ivey legacy, turnout collapse, OTC ivermectin push

Gov. Kay Ivey’s final State of the State, the Tuberville contrast, turnout collapse in District 63, Ron Sparks’s return, and the ivermectin bill.

January 19, 2026

Ron Sparks qualifies to run for Alabama agriculture commissioner

Former commissioner cites record on farmers, food safety, and consumer protection, pledging nonpartisan leadership in bid to reclaim office.

January 14, 2026

Ron Sparks considering comeback bid amid concerns for Alabama farmers

Ron Sparks is weighing a return to state office, saying farmers, consumers and food security need stronger leadership and renewed policy focus.

Mary Claire Wooten

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December 26, 2025

Top Ten Alabama political stories of the decade: Part One

Part One of Two. On Wednesday, the 2020s begin. Now is a good time to look back on the top ten Alabama political stories of the decade that ends tomorrow at midnight and the headlines that dominated the second decade of the twenty first century. The Rise of the Alabama Republican Party. In 2010, the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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December 29, 2019

Doug Jones raises more than $2 million in third quarter

Monday, the Doug Jones for Senate campaign reported another strong fundraising quarter. Doug Jones’ (D-Alabama) campaign reports that they have raised over $2 million in the third quarter of 2019 alone. Jones fundraising is being driven by the Democratic grassroots and online donations, much of it from out of the state of Alabama. Jones has … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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October 8, 2019