Secretary of State John Merrill

Secretary of State releases publication aimed at voting, election misinformation

The publication provides facts and clarifications to a number of election day and post-election day falsities.

John H. Glenn

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August 16, 2021

Birmingham mayoral candidate accused of violating election laws

An ethics complaint alleges Scales and her campaign failed to clearly display on yard signs and advertisements the entity that paid for those materials. 

Josh Moon

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August 11, 2021

Opinion

It is time for Secretary of State John Merrill to resign

"Once again, Merrill’s actions demonstrate that it is not just the affair but the cover-up that lays a man low."

Bill Britt

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April 12, 2021

After initial denials, Alabama secretary of state admits affair, won’t seek office in 2022

After initially denying the affair Tuesday, Merrill said Wednesday that he "clearly" had an inappropriate relationship.

Josh Moon

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April 7, 2021

Alabama Secretary of State denies sordid affair allegations

A Montgomery woman provided graphic details of the affair in a story on an obscure, right-wing website.

Josh Moon

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April 7, 2021

Opinion

2022 big election year as Alabama chooses Shelby’s successor

"2022 is going to be a big year in Alabama politics."

Steve Flowers

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March 31, 2021

Opinion

HR1 would change Alabama politics for the better

"The Democrats' voting bill would put an end to gerrymandering as we know it and would force politicians back to the center."

Josh Moon

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March 25, 2021

Secretary of state joins Hunt-Kean Leadership fellows

Merrill will join 29 other elected officials from across the country in the program.

March 5, 2021

Secretary of state honors staff for service to the state of Alabama

Staff who completed five, 15, 20 and 25 years of service were honored.

February 19, 2021