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Former Alabama GOP official Jeff Peacock runs for Congress in Florida special election

Florida holds a special election for the seat of resigned congressman Matt Gaetz. Former Alabama politico Jeff Peacock, a math teacher at Navarre, announced his candidacy.

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'The revolution has begun' — Strong predicts massive gains for House Republicans if Democrats continue to 'attack Trump'

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) said Democrats failed to learn their lesson after President Joe Biden’s flip-flop on pardoning his son, Hunter, drew backlash from both sides of the political aisle.

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U.S. Rep. Strong says Hunter Biden pardon could backfire — 'He cannot invoke the Fifth Amendment'

As President Joe Biden’s sweeping pardon of his son, Hunter, continues to send shockwaves in Washington, some Republican lawmakers and talking heads are arguing the fatherly gesture could backfire.

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Barry Moore optimistic about Trump's new AG pick Pam Bondi — 'She’s one of the people I think we can trust'

While many were disappointed and confused when former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) withdrew as Donald Trump's Attorney General nominee, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) said Gaetz's replacement, Pam Bondi, is just as good an option, if not better.

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'Embarrassed and disgusted': Bruce Pearl slams 'political behavior' of Chuck Schumer, Bernie Sanders on Israel

Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl criticized two Jewish-American U.S. Senators on Thursday for how they have played politics over Israel in its ongoing war with Hamas.

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Britt: Expect Trump to 'come in with significant amount of strength' to shore up the border immediately

During an appearance on the "Livin' the Bream" podcast with Fox News' Shannon Bream, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) predicted President-elect Donald Trump would "come in with significant amount of strength" in solving the ongoing border crisis.

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Tuberville becoming Trump's staunchest ally in the U.S. Senate

Over his four years in office, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has gradually become President-elect Donald Trump's staunchest ally in the Senate.

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Lara Trump looks forward to working with Katie Britt if appointed Florida U.S. Senator

Lara Trump told Fox & Friends it would be good to have another young mom in the U.S. Senate, alongside Katie Britt

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Businessman Gerrick Wilkins expects Trump to 'clean house' after decisive election victory — 'People are just fed up with the status quo'

Sometimes, a change in leadership is just what a failing business needs to turn things around. That’s what most Americans are hoping for after President-elect Donald Trump's resounding victory on November 5.

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Orr: Expect more group decisions under new Senate Pro-Tem ‘rather than just the Pro-Tem making the call’

During his weekly appearance on Huntsville radio WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) discussed the potential change in the Alabama State Senate regarding the President Pro-Tempore office.

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State Senate Pro-Tem race to replace Greg Reed underway

The election for Alabama State Senate President Pro-Tempore could come as early as next week sources tell 1819 News.

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Tuberville fully supports Trump's defense secretary pick Hegseth, other cabinet nominations — 'We need to start cleaning the Pentagon'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced full-throated support for President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense and Trump’s other appointments as he gears up to transition into the office in January.

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Legislators continue discussing public school funding formula

Alabama lawmakers met again on Tuesday to consider possibly changing how the state funds K-12 public education.

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What will Katie do? Alabama's junior senator could play pivotal role in Senate Majority Leader contest

The race for Republican leader of the U.S. Senate is down to three candidates, U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.).

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Tuberville says Thune has 'lead' in U.S. Senate leadership race but Trump will be the leader of the Senate

With Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) stepping down from his leadership post, the spot is up for grabs.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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