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Secretary Merrill reminds voters that crossover voting rules are in effect

Today, July 17, 2018, voters will return to the polls to make a final selection for the candidates they want to represent the Republican or Democratic party in the November General Election which will be held on November 6, 2018. Secretary of State John Merrill (R) reminded voters that, as a result of legislation passed … Continued
July 17, 2018

Inside the Statehouse: Judicial races highlighted – June 5 primary

This is not just a gubernatorial year in the Heart of Dixie. We have every constitutional office up for election which includes Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor and Agriculture Commissioner. We also have a good many of the State Judicial races on the ballot. We have nine seats on our … Continued
June 19, 2018

Supreme Court rules states may purge voters rolls

Monday the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a narrow 5-4 ruling that the state of Ohio could proceed with removing names from the voter rolls and that removing does not violate federal law, including the Voting Rights Act. Alabama officials took note of Monday’s ruling. Secretary of State John Merrill said, “I am pleased to … Continued
June 12, 2018

Ethics Commission again rewrites campaign finance laws

Ignorance of the law is no defense, unless you happen to be a person who makes the laws. The Alabama Ethics Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to — for the third time — wipe away the fees levied against politicians, donors and political action committees who violated campaign finance laws by filing reports late. In … Continued
June 7, 2018

Secretary of State announces milestone for speed of business filings

The Secretary of State’s Office announced Wednesday that corporate filings in the office’s business services area have been processed on the same day they are received for at least 100 consecutive weeks, marking a milestone that Secretary John Merrill says shows his office is “moving at the speed of business.” Over the past several years, … Continued
May 30, 2018

Merrill addresses Etowah County Republicans

Saturday, Secretary of State John Merrill spoke to the monthly Etowah County Republican Breakfast. “There are a lot of things to consider when you elect someone,” Sec, Merrill said. “I have a record.” Merrill said that when he came into office that he, “Wanted to ensure that every eligible citizen of the United States who … Continued
May 22, 2018

The US Senate confirms Mike Pompeo as secretary of state

Thursday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State. Sen. Richard Shelby voted to confirm Pompeo to be the next United States Secretary of State. “We live in a dangerous world, and it is vital that we have our country’s top diplomat in place,” Shelby said. “Mike Pompeo is well-qualified for this position … Continued
April 27, 2018

Brooks urges Jones to confirm Mike Pompeo as secretary of state

Monday, Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Hunstville, announced that he has sent a letter to Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, urging him to vote to confirm CIA Director Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State. “I urge Senator Jones to vote to confirm Mike Pompeo for Secretary of State,” Brooks said. “I personally know Mike Pompeo. He has an … Continued
April 24, 2018

Merrill says claims that large numbers of citizens can’t vote because of Alabama’s photo ID law “Is a lie”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Secretary of State John Merrill responded to news that the American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama, the ACLU Voting Rights Project, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and the Campaign Legal Center had filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support of the appeal of a federal lawsuit … Continued
March 2, 2018