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Republicans Announce Special Election Candidates

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
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August 21, 2013

Candidates Line-Up to Fill Barton’s Seat

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
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August 15, 2013

Bonner Resigns and Replacement Frontrunners Emerge

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
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August 2, 2013

Jay Love’s Replacements Emerge

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
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July 18, 2013

Alex Schriver Announced as Byrne Campaign Manager

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, the Byrne for Congress campaign announced in an email that Alex Schriver will serve as Senator Byrne’s campaign manager. Bradley Byrne (R) is a former State Senator from Montrose, a former head of the Alabama two year college system, a former member of the Alabama State School … Continued
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June 27, 2013

Regina Benjamin stepping down as US Surgeon General

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter Mobile native Regina Benjamin has announced she will step down as US Surgeon General, effective next month. Benjamin was appointed to the US Surgeon General position by President Barack Obama in 2009. She is well known in south Alabama for her work establishing a rural health care clinic in … Continued
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June 14, 2013

Byrne to Announce Candidacy for Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former State Senator and candidate for Governor Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose announced on Tuesday that he will run for the Congressional District One seat being vacated by the retirement of Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile made a formal announcement at 2:00 pm on Tuesday. Sen. Byrne said … Continued
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June 5, 2013

Santorum and Hillyer meet with Alabama press

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Former Senator and GOP Presidential nominee Rick Santorum (R-Pennsylvania) announced his support for Quin Hillyer in the 1st district Congressional race. Santorum won the Republican primary for the Presidential election in Alabama in 2011. I’m excited to be here to support Quin,” Santorum said. “He is exactly the kind … Continued
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May 31, 2013