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Merrill, 15 other secretaries of state write in objection to the For the People Act

"We firmly believe the authority to legislate and regulate these changes should be left with the states," the secretaries wrote.
February 24, 2021

Bring a photo ID to the polls

Voters who do not have a valid photo ID can get a free voter ID from their local board of registrars or the secretary of state’s office even as late as today.
November 3, 2020

Alabamians in several cities head to the polls for municipal elections

Many cities across Alabama are holding municipal elections today. Elections in Alabama’s towns and cities for mayor and city council are non-partisan, so there are no party primaries and no party declarations. There will be just one ballot and all registered voters in the municipality may participate. Some cities have council districts where voters may … Continued
August 25, 2020

Alarms raised over county registrars

In a time when election security is a topic of hot debate, state policymakers need to carefully examine the role of country registrars according to those who work inside the elections apparatus. Alarms raised by those who work in voter registration are not over fears of a broad cyberattack leading to a fraudulent election, but … Continued
October 21, 2019

Republican Senate candidates forum in Gulf Shores

GOP Senate candidates participated in a forum last week in Gulf Shores before state retirees at the ARSEA/APEAL Convention. Candidates Stanley Adair, John Merrill, and Arnold Mooney all participated in the forum. Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, was detained by business in D.C.; but addressed the retirees via video. Auburn Football Coach Tommy Tuberville also joined … Continued
September 30, 2019

Charlotte Meadows wins House District 74 Republican primary runoff

On Tuesday, former Montgomery school board President Charlotte Meadows won the Republican primary runoff election in House District 74 over U.S. Army Reserve Colonel and prominent bankruptcy attorney Michael Fritz. “We did it!” Meadows announced on social media. “To my fantastic supporters, I can not thank each of you enough. To my amazing family that … Continued
August 28, 2019

Republican House District 74 voters go to the polls

The Republican primary runoff election in House District 74 in Montgomery is today. Former Montgomery School Board President Charlotte Meadows faces Montgomery area attorney and JAG Michael Fritz. The winner of the Republican primary runoff will face former Montgomery NAACP President Rayford Mack in the general election. “I will be a responsive and transparent representative, … Continued
August 27, 2019