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Merrill and APR columnist dispute over voter ID laws

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill and Alabama Political Reporter investigative reporter and featured columnist Josh Moon continue to trade words on Alabama photo ID laws.  In an op-ed published on July 31, Moon claimed voter ID laws “disproportionately impose hardships on those minorities being able to cast votes. Merrill issued a response later that … Continued
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August 7, 2019

John Merrill: Voter registration hero or villain?

In Secretary of State John Merrill’s announcement video for his 2020 Senate bid, Merrill said, “Doug Jones does not represent Alabama values.” On most political issues, Merrill is a strict conservative, like many Alabamians. His beliefs about voter registration are no exception. Merrill has said he views voting as a constitutional right, but one that … Continued
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July 12, 2019

Merrill becomes the candidate to watch in U.S. Senate race

In his opening bid to become the next U.S. Senator from Alabama, Secretary of State John Merrill hit all the right notes to appeal to Republican primary voters. In an approximately 90-second video, Merrill took on the liberal left, touted his conservative record and slammed his closest Republican opponents Congressman Bradley Byrne, former Auburn football … Continued
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July 1, 2019
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We like to lose, so we lose

Sen. Doug Jones has been a good U.S. senator for Alabama. The best we’ve had in a long time. Sen. Richard Shelby made it his career, and remember, Shelby is a turncoat. He was a Democrat, until being a Democrat was a no-no. Then he became a Republican. He’s served Alabama pretty well. But mostly … Continued
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June 27, 2019

Secretary of State takes legal action against nine campaigns for finance violations

Secretary of State John Merrill is taking legal action against nine noncompliant campaigns who have unpaid campaign finance fines from the last election cycle. Merrill initiated legal action in Montgomery County Circuit Court against eight Democratic candidates and one Republican candidate. New campaign finance laws passed in 2015 went into effect with the start of … Continued
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December 28, 2018

Alabama Republicans enjoy a big night with easy wins

It was a big night for Republicans across the state. Not only did the GOP hold onto every statewide office, but its candidates did so in commanding fashion. The closest of the races was for Alabama Chief Justice, between Republican Tom Parker and Democrat Bob Vance, and it wasn’t that close. Parker won with 58 … Continued
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November 7, 2018
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Officials claiming voter suppression in Alabama are crying wolf

We need words to mean things. The phrase “fake news” has been so widely applied that it’s now essentially meaningless, other than identifying those who would rather dismiss than deal with an argument or evidence challenging their conclusions. The extremely important phrase “voter suppression” is now also tittering on the edge of meaninglessness, thanks in … Continued
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November 6, 2018
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Secretary of State John Merrill isn’t very collegial

As we head to the last weekend before next Tuesday’s midterm elections, Alabama voters need to be reminded how Republican candidates have conducted themselves this campaign season. Very few Republican candidates have debated their Democratic opponents. That’s because Republicans would rather not have to defend their programs and policies in front of an opponent who, … Continued
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November 1, 2018