Young Republican Federation of Alabama Archives • Alabama Political Reporter

Is a Doug Jones versus Roy Moore rematch coming?

In a recent interview, U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, appeared to be taunting Roy Moore into running for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate. Jones’s unlikely victory is the only time any Democrat has won any statewide contest in Alabama since Lucy Baxley beat Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh for PSC president in 2008. After an investigation … Continued

February 27, 2019

Young Republicans support Jeff Sessions

Monday, the Young Republican Federation of Alabama released a statement in support of embattled U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Jefferson “Jeff” Beauregard Sessions, III, is a former U.S. Senator from Alabama. The Young Republicans cited as a basis for their support that Jeff Sessions was born and raised in Alabama, attended Huntingdon College and the … Continued

September 26, 2018

Young Republicans plan summer meeting for August 17-18

The 2018 Young Republican Federation of Alabama (YRFA) Summer Meeting will take place Friday, August 17th through Saturday, August 18th in downtown Birmingham. The YRFA said in a release, “We are so excited about an outstanding weekend of politics, networking, community service, and fun…all with your favorite YR friends!” All club chairs, state committeemen, and … Continued

August 7, 2018

Tuscaloosa County Young Republicans Elect New Officers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 8, the Tuscaloosa County Young Republicans met to hold elections for new officers to the club. During this meeting, outgoing officers gave final reports, and elections were held shortly after. Chairman Dalton Dismukes was elected to another term. Dismukes said in a statement, “I am pleased … Continued

October 12, 2015

Republican Leadership is Grasping at Power

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Over the past few months, leadership of the Alabama Republican Party is struggling to control the party message, money and districts. First, Stephanie Petelos, the Chair of the College Republican Federation of Alabama, was reprimanded by ALGOP Chairman Bill Armistead after speaking out in support of equal marriage. Petelos … Continued

August 22, 2013

Young Republicans Oppose Changes to By-Laws

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Most political observers had expected that the Alabama Republican Party Summer meeting would be a re-elect Governor Bentley and the Republican majority love fest. New proposed Republican bylaws changes however have exposed a growing rift between traditional Christian Conservatives and younger more libertarian influenced elements within the … Continued

August 21, 2013

Young Conservatives For The Freedom To Marry Host Reception In Mobile

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry hosted a reception Friday night at the Fathoms Lounge at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza during the Young Republican National Federation’s annual convention. According to an interview with The Huffington Post, the organization sought a spot on the official program, but … Continued

July 15, 2013

Young Republican Gala with Sessions will be Saturday at the Battleship

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the Young Republican Federation of Alabama (YRFA) and the Young Republican National Federation announced in a written statement that they will host the Young Republican Gala with U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama and Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus. The gala will be Saturday, July … Continued

July 9, 2013

Youth organizations set equal marriage platforms

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY– Following the 5-4 decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act on Wednesday, the future political leaders of Alabama are able to find common ground on marriage equality. While the Democratic and Republican National Committees have starkly opposite platform positions on the issue of marriage equality, members … Continued

June 28, 2013