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Democrat House District 82 candidate Terrence Johnson arrested for Opelika daycare arsons

A Democrat candidate for House District 82 was arrested on Wednesday in an arson investigation of two separate fires at two daycare facilities in Opelika in January.

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Alabama Democrats defend Figures, Sewell 'no' votes against bipartisan ‘National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk,’ falsely accusing Kirk of being 'racist'

Calling it “wildly entitled and absurd” that anyone would even expect Alabama's Democratic members of Congress, U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Shomari Figures (D-Prichard), to support the resolution for a "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk," the Alabama Democratic Party and both lawmakers repeated false accusations that Kirk was racist.

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'There is a very long history of allegations of unfair elections in the Alabama State Party': DNC addresses Alabama Democratic Party turmoil

Alabama’s Democratic Party’s actions and voting methods made national headlines as the Democratic National Committee met in Minnesota.

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State Rep. Ensler not seeking reelection after first term — ‘Words cannot express how grateful I am’

After flipping the House District 74 seat blue, which was held by a Republican since at least 2002, State Rep. Phillip Ensler (D-Montgomery) announced on Monday that he would not be seeking reelection in 2026.

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Alabama Democratic Party chairman says Trump had 'nefarious intentions' bombing Iran

During Sunday's broadcast of ABC 33/40's 10 p.m. evening news, Alabama Democratic Party chairman Randy Kelley ascribed motives to President Donald Trump's decision to green-light bombing strikes on select targets within Iran.

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'Democrats are not going to be able to stop me': Tuberville dismisses legal challenge against his eligibilty for governor

Tuberville said it would be a waste of Democrats’ time and money to bring the challenge and that there’s nothing they can do to stop him from running.

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Alabama Democrats to challenge Tuberville residency — 'His primary residence is in Florida'

The Alabama Democratic Party did not waste time on Tuesday, releasing a statement nearly an hour after U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced his gubernatorial campaign for 2026, saying it would challenge his residency requirements in court.

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'Our neighbors need us now, more than ever' — Alabama liberals cope with Trump inauguration

As President Donald Trump was sworn into office to begin his second term on Monday, Alabama’s liberal commentators were predictably full of sour grapes, painting Trump’s swearing-in as the beginning of a new dictatorship.

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Alabama Democratic Party submits paperwork to get Kamala Harris on the state's ballot on final day of deadline

The Alabama Democratic Party has submitted its certification paperwork to Secretary of State Wes Allen’s office on the last day of the deadline, allowing Kamala Haris to appear as the nominee on the state’s November ballot.

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Alabama Democrats cry foul over delegate selection ahead of Kamala coronation

The Alabama Democratic Party and National Democratic Committee are at odds again.

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House expected to pass legislation giving Democrats more time to certify Biden, Harris as candidates for general election

The Alabama House of Representatives is expected to pass a bill allowing  President Joe Biden to appear on the state’s presidential ballot after the Democratic Party learned it would not have sufficient time to certify a candidate.

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Alabama Democrats link Holocaust to recent execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith

As many state officials issued solemn statements Saturday in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Alabama Democratic Party instead tried to score some political points against Gov. Kay Ivey by linking the Nazi genocide of Jews to the recent execution of convicted killer Kenneth Eugene Smith.

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13 Jefferson County Democrats kicked off ballot for 2024

Thirteen Jefferson County Democrats were disqualified last week from appearing on the primary ballot in March.

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Tuberville dismisses Alabama Democrats Hitler comparison — 'I don’t listen to these people'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) responded recently to a social media post by the Alabama Democratic Party that compared the Senator to Adolf Hitler.

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'Really doesn't bother me': Alabama Democratic Party chair doubles down on Hitler-Tuberville comparison — 'White folk media, unless you’ve been under a rock, is racist, too'

Alabama Democratic Party chairman Randy Kelley refused to walk back a controversial tweet from the party's Twitter account, calling the media and U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) "racist" on Thursday.

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Alabama Democratic Party blames top Marine’s heart attack on Tuberville’s military holds

The Alabama Democratic Party publicly blamed U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) for causing a Marine Corps general to have a heart attack.

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Alabama Democratic Party vice chair Tabitha Isner: Law enforcement 'hypocrites' for charging Dadeville shooting suspects as adults

As a fifth suspect was arrested Thursday in connection to the fatal shooting on April 15 at a “Sweet 16” party in Dadeville, Alabama Democratic Party Vice President Tabitha Isner condemned the “hypocrisy” of law enforcement for charging the suspects as adults.

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Alabama Democrat infighting: Party split over race, generational divide says vice-chair Tabitha Isner

The Alabama Democratic Party has struggled to gain political momentum across the state since it last held legislative majorities in 2010, and that's partly due to continued infighting and dissension amongst the ranks.

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Alabama Democrats in disarray on Election Day

The leadership change in the Alabama Democratic Party is not going as smoothly as Democrats may have hoped, and party chairman Randy Kelley made it public the night before voters head to the polls.

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Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox decries Democrat cancel culture, difficulties distinguishing himself from national party

Despite getting high marks for his "courageous" response to a 2011 tornado outbreak that devastated his city, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox had to face some hard truths about Alabama politics in his 2018 run for governor.

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Joe Reed back at the helm — 'We are the backbone of the Democratic Party'

Last week, with the State Democratic Executive Committee electing Randy Kelley as the new chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party, long-time party boss Joe Reed showed that he was back in charge.

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Joe Reed-endorsed Randy Kelley elected Alabama Democratic Party chairman

On Saturday, Huntsville Pastor Randy Kelley was elected chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party.

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Alabama Democratic Party faces cash crisis

The Alabama Democratic Party reportedly has less than $200,000 in cash on hand going into the Nov. 8 general election.

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Tabitha Isner seeking to be Chair of the Alabama Democratic Party

Tabitha Isner is asking the State Democratic Executive Committee to elect her as the new chair of the Alabama Democratic Party in their organizational meeting on Aug. 13.

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Brandaun Dean is running for Alabama Democratic Party chair

Brandaun Dean has announced that he is running for chair of the Alabama Democratic Party.

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Griffith floats ADP chair candidacy, says Alabama Democrats 'really are stuck on the Edmund Pettus Bridge'

During an appearance on Wednesday's broadcast of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," former U.S. Rep. Parker Griffith, the Democratic Party's 2012 gubernatorial nominee, expressed his interest in a run for the position.

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After low primary participation, State Rep. England won't seek another term as Alabama Democratic Party chair

Late Thursday, the Alabama Democratic Party Executive Committee reportedly announced State Rep. Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa) would not seek another term as party chairman.

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