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Alabama reports lowest voter turnout for presidential race in 36 years, despite near-record total votes

Despite several key races in the state during Tuesday’s election, Alabama reported the lowest voter turnout for a presidential election in 36 years after the polls closed.

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Josh Carpenter stepping down as Southern Research CEO

Josh Carpenter will step down as president and CEO of Southern Research, effective December 6, the organization announced on Wednesday. 

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Watch: Auburn students roll Toomer's Corner, chant 'USA,' sing national anthem after Trump victory

Auburn students took to Toomer's Corner in the early hours of Wednesday morning after former President Donald Trump was announced the victor in the 2024 presidential election to celebrate in a tradition usually held for athletic victories.

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'Alabama will now have a partner, not an antagonist, back in the White House!': State's politicos react to Trump victory

Shortly after Fox News called the presidential election for former President Donald Trump early Wednesday morning, Trump took to the stage at his election night venue in West Palm Beach, Fla. to formally declare victory. With that came a slew of congratulatory messages for the president-elect from elected officials in Alabama.

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Autauga County voters reject property tax hike

Autauga County voters rejected a seven mill property tax increase for local education funding by a 61% to 39% margin on Tuesday.

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Democrat Shomari Figures wins AL-2 race

Shomari Figures, a Democrat, defeated Caroleene Dobson, a Republican, in the only somewhat competitive congressional race in Alabama on Tuesday.

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State Rep. Clouse: Early voting 'needs to be explored in Alabama'

State Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) said that Alabama joining the 47 states and the District of Columbia that offer early voting options to all voters "needs to be explored" by the legislature.

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Cullman County voters narrowly reject 15% medical cannabis sales tax

Cullman County voters narrowly rejected a new 15% sales tax on medical cannabis on Tuesday.

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Col. John Eidsmoe: Seeds of victory, seeds of defeat

So should I write a column rejoicing in victory, or mourning in defeat? Perhaps I can best offer some words of wisdom that apply in either event: A battle has been won/lost, but the war goes on.  

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Joey Clark: The moments that made the 2024 election an American spectacle

Looking back on this election season, I can’t help but marvel at yet another peculiarly American spectacle. What a production! What a show!  

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U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl: It's time to get America back on track

Although we are at an important crossroads in America, I have faith in the American people, and I am confident we will emerge from these tough times stronger than ever. We just need to show up and VOTE!

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Phil Williams: When all is gone - stand

The Stockdale Paradox reminds us that the question is not whether or not hard times come. The question is what you do with them.

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Ric Mayers: 26 reasons I'm voting for Donald Trump

Curb your Trump Derangement Syndrome and keep an open mind over these facts demonstrating that Trump is the better candidate of the two.

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Dean Johnson: A defining moment in American history is on its way

Historically, such defining moments have changed the world. Here are just a few examples.

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KCarl Smith: The truth behind the headlines

It wouldn’t surprise me if the Tony Hinchcliffe incident was intentionally orchestrated to generate negative headlines for the Trump campaign.

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Could Auburn make a quarterback change in the coming weeks? Freeze 'debating'

With wins still hard to come by for Auburn, Hugh Freeze is debating on whether or not the Tigers may give another quarterback a shot in their final three games.

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4 takeaways from No. 2 Alabama's 110-54 win over UNC Asheville

No. 2 Alabama opened the basketball season in Coleman Coliseum Monday night rolling over UNC Asheville 110-54.

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Kalen DeBoer on starting fast on the road against LSU: 'It's critical'

Alabama football found success in its first road game against Wisconsin in September, but the two road games following that produced SEC losses against Vanderbilt and Tennessee.

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Live Updates: Election Day 2024

Stay tuned to 1819 News for live updates on the 2024 general election in Alabama.

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Barry Moore anticipates gains for conservative House Freedom Caucus

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) said the House Freedom Caucus could pick up seats in Tuesday's election, with all 435 U.S. House members on the ballot.

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'It doesn't matter if you're here on a green card' — Strong continues touting bill to deport non-citizen voters

On the eve of the general election, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) again made the case for his Deport Illegal Voters Act, a proposed bill that would make it an aggravated felony for non-citizens to vote in U.S. elections and put those who violate the law at the front of the line for deportation.