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Dale Strong Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Strong proposes bill to put non-citizen voters 'first in line' for deportations

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) has proposed a new bill that would put non-citizens who vote in an American election on the fast track for deportation.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall confident about Trump presidential win, compares election to pre-Reagan 1980s — 'Everything that I’m hearing is extremely positive'

With Election Day fast approaching, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is more confident than ever about a Donald Trump victory and likened the current political state to the pre-Reagan era of the 1980s.

Figures and dobson Alabama News
Poll: Dobson closes gap to within five points of Figures

According to a Montgomery Research survey, the contest for Alabama's second congressional district open seat is tightening.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville slams Biden DOJ's legal effort to stop voter roll purge of non-citizens — 'They try to keep everybody in turmoil, but it's not going to work'

With the 2024 presidential election less than two weeks away, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said Democrats are trying to cause "turmoil" in Alabama and keep Republicans from voting.

Vivian Figures Alabama News
Vivian Figures denies decision to run for Mobile mayor as son competes for congressional seat

Earlier this week, multiple sources told 1819 News that State Sen. Vivian Figures (D-Mobile) would seek the open Mobile mayor seat up for grabs in 2025.

Vivian Figures Alabama News
Sources: State Sen. Vivian Figures to run for Mobile mayor

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson's announcement last month that he would not seek another term as his city's chief executive shook up the political landscape in the southern part of the state.

gun in holster Alabama News
House Democrats take aim at state’s constitutional carry law in 2025 session

Several House Democrats have pre-filed bills for the 2025 state legislative session aimed at degrading the state’s permitless carry law after it became a scapegoat for increased gun crime in certain areas.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Britt 'not interested' in NRSC chairmanship: Report

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) will not be in the running for chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee in 2026, according to a report by The Hill.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Axios: Katie Britt eyeing NRSC chairmanship

According to a report from Washington, D.C.-based Axios, freshman U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is "exploring" a bid to lead the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), the Senate GOP campaign arm.

jerry carl Alabama News
Jerry Carl on possible 2025 Mobile mayoral run: 'We're just going to wait and see where God wants us'

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson's decision not to run for mayor in 2025 last week opened the door to a wide-open field of candidates seeking the position.

vance walz Alabama News
'One of the best debate performances in American history' — Alabama Republicans praise JD Vance's 'master class' VP debate effort

Republican vice presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) delivered what many are calling a historic performance during the first and only vice presidential debate Tuesday night against his opponent and Kamala Harris' running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt and JD Vance Alabama News
Report: Katie Britt on Vance spin room team for VP debate

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is playing a direct role in the effort to get former President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) elected in November.

Watkins Alabama News
Michelle Watkins ousts incumbent Devyn Keith in runoff for Huntsville City Council D1

Watkins expressed “profound gratitude” for being the first black woman elected to the council and pledged to be a “voice for the unheard.” She also committed to “transparency, inclusivity, and accountability” and called for the community to unite.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville: Kamala Harris is 'our first AI presidential candidate'

It's probably not a surprise to most that U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) does not think highly of Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee.

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House Majority Leader Stadthagen encourages UA College Republicans to 'voice the message' headed into November election

The Morgan County Republican lawmaker was asked what they, as College Republicans, could do to better the GOP's efforts in November.

debate Alabama News
'Harris’ policies are horrible, and it turns out her debate skills are as well': Alabama leaders praise Trump's debate performance

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris sparred over a variety of hot-button issues Tuesday night in the first and only presidential debate before the November election. The topics ranged from the economy, foreign conflicts and immigration to abortion and Alabama’s recent court rulings on in vitro fertilization.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Britt predicts soft treatment for Kamala Harris during first and only presidential debate — 'We need some answers'

After avoiding the press throughout most of her presidential campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris will step in front of the camera tonight as she debates Donald Trump on ABC.

Jerry Carl Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Carl predicts GOP wins for White House, U.S. Senate; Says U.S. House has him 'a little worried'

Despite not being on the ballot in November, outgoing U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) is predicting good things for Republicans on Election Day.

Katie Britt Alabama News
'They're in the pockets of the Democrat oligarchs': Katie Britt blames media for state of the election cycle

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) blamed the media for Harris' lack of vetting and the failure to hold her accountable for her failures during her three-and-a-half years as Biden's vice president.

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Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed endorses Shomari Figures in AL-2 race

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has endorsed Shomari Figures as the Democrat candidate for Alabama’s second congressional district race.

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Election for convicted shoplifter Devyn Keith's Huntsville City Council seat goes to runoff as Michelle Watkins falls just short of a majority

The three-way race for Huntsville City Council District 1 is heading to a runoff between the top two contenders, incumbent Devyn Keith and Michelle Watkins, after neither earned 50% of the vote.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Steve Marshall: 'Tim Walz is a trojan horse for the far left radical agenda'

Wednesday, Attorney General Steve Marshall went on offense against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), the Democratic nominee for vice president.

Rex Reynolds Alabama News
State Rep. Reynolds named 2024 Alabama 310 Legislator of the Year

State Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville) was named the 2024 Legislator of the Year by the Alabama 310 Association, according to an announcement from House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter's office.

Former Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala., speaks to reporters following Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing Alabama News
Axios: Doug Jones a potential Harris administration attorney general

Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) may get a shot at a position that has eluded him throughout the Biden administration should Vice President Kamala Harris emerge victorious in November.

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Walz proclaims himself the 'anti-Tommy Tuberville'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, invoked Alabama's senior U.S. Senator at a fundraiser on Wednesday, according to a report from the Huffington Post's Igor Bobic.

Marshall Alabama News
'We’re going to continue to fight this fight' — Marshall, DuBose, Alliance Defending Freedom's Sara Beth Nolan share update, warning about Title IX changes at Guntersville town hall

The Biden administration’s recent changes to Title IX recognizing gender identity as a protected class have yet to go into effect in Alabama thanks to a last-minute injunction by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. However, that could change depending on future court decisions, meaning parents and their children could be forced to embrace the new rules. 

Givhan Alabama News
State Sen. Givhan predicts Kamala Harris to win national vote, possible Trump victory overall if he can hold onto key states — 'It's all about Pennsylvania'

State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) predicted that Kamala Harris would win the national vote due to her reenergized base, which could lead to a close race for the electoral college.

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