Special Election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter As predicted in polling, the former head of the Alabama Two Year College System and former State Senator Bradley Byrne from Montrose emerged as the #1 vote getter in the Republican Party Primary for Congressional District one. Byrne said, “Thank you to our amazing supporters for a great night. … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Rep. Barry Mask (R) from Wetumpka will announce on Wednsday that he is stepping down from his District 31 legislative seat effective September 30th.
 
Rep. Mask said in a written statement, ‘’I am grateful to the citizens of District 31 and have enjoyed serving since my special election … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MOBILE—Last week, the Quin Hillyer (R) campaign announced that Mobile City Councilwoman Bess Rich has endorsed Hillyer’s candidacy for the U.S. Congress in Alabama Congressional District One. Rich said in a written statement, “I have known Quin for 15 years. I have been impressed by his journalist skills and … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday was the final day for qualifying for major party candidate in the Special Election for Alabama House Districts 74. Qualifying in House District 104 will end on Monday, August 26th no later than 5:00 pm. The Alabama Republican Party announced that three candidates have filed to run in … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Only a week after Representative Jim Barton (R-Mobile) confirmed rumors that he was, in fact, resigning his seat to take a lucrative lobbying contract with Kinney Capitol Group, candidates are lining up in Mobile to fill the seat in the special election. Nathan Davis, an opponent of Barton in … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley has announced the dates of the special elections to fill the two House seats vacated by Representatives Jay Love (R-Montgomery) and Jim Barton (R-Mobile). The special election primary is set for October 8. In the event a primary election is not necessary, the general election will … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Thursday, Representative Jo Bonner gave his farewell speech to Congress prior to his resignation, which takes effect at midnight on Friday. In his speech, Bonner talked about his experiences in Congress and thanked his colleagues and constituents. Bonner will take a position as Vice Chancellor within the University of … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday the Alabama Republican Party announced that Republicans interested in qualifying to run for Congress can qualify in person at the Republican Party Headquarters in Hoover on Saturday, August 3 from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. There will also be qualifying at the Mobile Government Plaza, Multipurpose Room … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Last week, Montgomery County Commissioner Dimitri Polizos announced that he plans to run to replace Representative Jay Love (R-Montgomery). Yesterday former Montgomery County School Board Member Charlotte Meadows announced she will enter the special election for district 74. Polizos currently represents district three in the Montgomery County Commission, a … Continued