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Tom Whatley

State

APR’s top 5 political news stories of 2022

Alabama rarely fails to deliver when it comes to political news. 2022 was no exception.

December 29, 2022

ALFA endorses Hovey for Senate District 27

Hovey won the Republican nomination in a fierce primary run-off.

October 4, 2022

ALGOP holds District 27 re-hearing, vacates contest

The statement paints a picture of a party divided between ensuring election security and preventing the disenfranchisement of voters.

July 1, 2022

ALGOP grants Hovey’s request for a rehearing

A rehearing will take place by phone on Thursday evening, giving the two sides one more chance to argue their case.

June 29, 2022

Hovey asks for rehearing on District 27 tie decision, Whatley opposes

Hovey cites new information contained in an ALEA press release in his request for the rehearing.

June 29, 2022

ALGOP to hear four election challenges

Candidates in the House District 28 and 29 races want the election to be redone on account of a mapping error.

June 7, 2022

Challenges filed in five legislative races

The challenges include House districts 28 and 29, where a redistricting error resulted in numerous voters receiving incorrect ballots.

June 6, 2022

State senator aims to emphasize risk assessment in parole considerations

Sen. Tom Whatley's idea is to have parole guidelines similar to sentencing guidelines implemented by the state in 2013.

October 27, 2021

Alabama Forestry Association endorses Tom Whatley for state Senate

Whatley is running for re-election in state Senate District 27.

September 9, 2021

Governor Ivey to host ceremonial bill signing

The governor will host a ceremonial bill signing for a number of pieces of legislation passed during the 2021 Legislative Session.

July 8, 2021