Twinkle Cavanaugh to speak at Pike County GOP’s “Make America Conservative Again” meeting
Cavanaugh will speak to the Pike County Republican Party's "Make America Conservative Again" meeting in Troy.
Wes Allen
Troy City Council President Marcus Paramore announces run for House District 89
Marcus Paramore is running for the open House District 89 seat as a Republican.
Senate passed the Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act
Thursday, the Alabama state Senate passed a bill that would make it a felony for doctors to perform gender altering treatments and surgeries on children under the age of 19. The Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act, Senate Bill 219, is sponsored by State Senator Shay Shelnutt, R-Trussville. SB219 is cosponsored by Sens. Jim McClendon, … Continued
Chambliss will not run for Congress
State Sen. Clyde Chambliss, R-Prattville, on Monday, made his decision regarding the open Second Congressional District seat that incumbent Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, is vacating at the end of her present term. “I will not be a candidate for Congress,” Chambliss announced on his Facebook page. “As has been reported, I have spent the last several … Continued
Perry Hooper is considering a run for Congress
On Friday, Congresswoman Marty Roby, R-Montgomery, announced that she would not run for a sixth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The news was a shock to many in Alabama political circles. Roby had no announced opponent and appeared to be headed toward a less intense re-election effort than in 2018 or 2016. Speculation … Continued
House Republican Caucus unanimously approves resolution urging AHSAA to reinstate Maori Davenport
The 77-member Alabama House Republican Caucus this week unanimously approved a resolution urging the Alabama High School Athletic Association to immediately reinstate the eligibility of Charles Henderson High School standout basketball player Maori Davenport of Troy. The AHSAA rescinded Davenport’s eligibility due to a clerical error involving her play with the Team USA basketball program. … Continued
June fundraising winners in State House races
By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter June’s financial disclosures showed some early leaders in fundraising in several State House races around Alabama. The deadline to file financial disclosures was midnight on June 7th. House District 89 Pike County’s Probate Judge Wes Allen has raised more money than his opponent in the race for House District … Continued
Wes Allen running for House District 89
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 6, 2017, Pike County Probate Judge Wes Allen (R) announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for the District 89 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, covering Pike County and part of Dale County. Judge Allen said, , “For eight years, I have had a … Continued