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John Merrill seeks Secretary of State seat

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Representative John Merrill (R-Tuscaloosa) plans to run to replace Beth Chapman as Secretary of State in 2014. Merrill filed electronically to appoint his principle campaign committee on June 17, listing himself as the sole member of his campaign committee. Merrill said that he is concerned about who will replace … Continued
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June 20, 2013

Secretary of State unveils new electronic filing system

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Secretary of State’s office held a public demonstration yesterday on the new electronic filing system for Political Action Committees (PACs) and candidates. Since Secretary of State Beth Chapman was out of the state on business, a representative from her office lead the demonstration. The new system “requires electronic … Continued
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June 6, 2013

Adam Thompson Addresses Shelby Country Republican Party

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Republican State Auditor candidate Adam Thompson addressed the Executive Committee of the Shelby County Republican Party in Pelham on Tuesday night and ‘The Alabama Political Reporter’ was there to cover the event. Shelby County Republican Party Chairman Freddie Ard welcomed Thompson to Shelby County. Thompson told the 60 Republicans, … Continued
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May 15, 2013

Merrill Running for Secretary of State

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday Alabama State Representative John Merrill (R) from Tuscaloosa held a rally at the Alabama State Capitol to announce that he will be running for the Republican nomination for Secretary of State in the 2014 election. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan (R) said on Facebook, … Continued
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January 31, 2013

Adam Thompson Officially Announces His Run for State Auditor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Adam Thompson (R) has made his formal announcement that he intends to seek the Republican nomination for the office of State Auditor in the 2014 election.  This will be Thompson’s first candidacy for a public office but he has experience working in both the Alabama State Auditor’s office and … Continued
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January 25, 2013

NAACP and other Groups Threaten Alabama with Litigation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Groups who want more minority and poor voters registered in Alabama sent a letter to Alabama Secretary of State Beth Chapman.  The groups also issued a press release to The Alabama Political Reporter and other news outlets with their demands. The groups claim that the State of Alabama is … Continued
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June 14, 2012