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Sarah Stewart outside Supreme Court Alabama News
Justice Sarah Stewart announces major endorsements from 30 Republican Alabama sheriffs and police chiefs

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Sarah Stewart announced Monday that her candidacy for Supreme Court Chief Justice had been endorsed by a group of 30 Republican sheriffs and police chiefs. This follows last week's endorsement from 23 district attorneys across the state.

Allen Long School Alabama News
School Board Republican candidate Allen Long announces TV ad, major fundraising haul

Dr. Allen Long, candidate for Alabama School Board of Education: District 7, announced that his campaign had released a TV ad and had a substantial fundraising month for this down-ballot race on Wednesday.

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Sarah Stewart. Alabama News
Justice Sarah Stewart picks up 23 key endorsements ahead of Republican primary for Chief Justice

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Sarah Stewart announced her campaign for Alabama's Chief Justice has been endorsed by 23 district attorneys around the state heading into the last month of the Republican primary.

Dick Brewbaker with wife Alabama News
Brewbaker challenges other AL-2 candidates to join term-limits pledge: 'I will only serve five total terms, and I will never be a lobbyist'

GOP candidate for Alabama's second congressional district Dick Brewbaker has pledged to serve no longer than five terms if elected and not become a lobbyist once he leaves office. On Sunday, he challenged his Republican opponents to do the same.

Thomas Govan Ad Clip Alabama News
GOP Criminal Appeals Court hopeful Thomas Govan releases new ad and slogan: 'Go with Govan'

Thomas Govan, a Republican candidate for Alabama's Court of Criminal Appeals announced on Friday that he has begun airing a new commercial that outlines his background and beliefs and unveils his "Go With Govan" campaign slogan.

Jerry Carl Wiregrass Alabama News
Carl releases fifth ad for the AL-1 GOP primary — 'Capitol Hill is full of nutjobs with nutty ideas'

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) released his fifth TV advertisement on Friday in the Republican primary election for the first congressional district. The ad titled "Nuts" highlights Carl's record of being a conservative who has delivered on Trump's agenda and doesn't back down to the liberal nutjobs in Washington, D.C.

Dick Brewbaker Campaign Photo Alabama News
Brewbaker releases second TV ad in District 2 race — 'Send someone with a backbone to Washington'

Businessman and Republican candidate for Alabama's second congressional district, Dick Brewbaker, released his second TV advertisement addressing the border crisis, on Thursday.

Jerry Carl, Dick Brewbaker, Anthony Daniels Alabama News
2023 congressional campaigns finance reports released — Carl tops in AL-1, Brewbaker and Daniels lead in AL-2

Alabama has Republican and Democrat primary elections on March 5 and Wednesday was the deadline for campaigns to file their 2023 end-of-year finance reports. The most competitive campaigns to watch this cycle are the first, second, and sixth congressional district races.

Tuberville roundtable Alabama News
Tuberville leads parental rights roundtable with Britt, other colleagues

On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) led a parent's rights roundtable along with U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), other Senate colleagues and members from various parental rights groups to discuss issues facing parents nationwide.

Dale Strong Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Strong gives Washington, D.C. update to Decatur-Morgan County Chamber

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) gave the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce an update about items ongoing in Washington, D.C.

Dick Brewbaker Campaign Photo Alabama News
Dick Brewbaker releases first media ad in campaign for AL-2: 'Liberty, Security, Limited Government'

Brewbaker is one of the few candidates on either side of the aisle to live in the newly re-drawn second district and, according to political insiders, is the front-runner for the Republican nomination.

Dick Brewbaker Alabama News
Brewbaker earns Gilberry endorsement in AL-2: 'The kind of man I want representing my family in Congress'

Republican candidate Dick Brewbaker announced Thursday that Wallace Gilberry endorsed his campaign for the Republican nomination in the second congressional district. Gilberry was originally a candidate in the race but dropped out on January 8.

Jerry Carl Wiregrass Alabama News
Jerry Carl announces record-breaking fundrasing haul for his campaign in Q4: $550,000 from 3,700 donors

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) announced on Wednesday a record-breaking $548,981 raised in the 4th quarter (Q4) of 2023 for his re-election to Alabama's first congressional district.

Teddy Powell Ad Alabama News
Teddy Powell releases first media buy in House District 10 special election

Madison City Councilman Teddy Powell announced on Thursday his campaign has made its first media buy of the cycle in the special election for House District 10.

Allen Long School Alabama News
Allen Long raises record-breaking $100K for State School Board District 7 campaign

Republican primary candidate for State School Board District 7 Allen Long announced Wednesday that his campaign raised $101,710 in financial contributions in December.

Barry Moore Alabama News
Barry Moore pledges no government funding until border secure — 'I will not fund woke, weaponized, and wasteful government'

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), along with U.S. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) and U.S. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), signed a pledge on Wednesday initiated by the Immigration Accountability Project, stating, "I will not vote to fund the government until our border is secure."

Jerry Trump Alabama News
Jerry Carl's third media buy in District 1 race to focus on border security: 'Biden doesn't get it'

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) announced Wednesday that his campaign released its third TV ad in his re-election bid to Alabama's first congressional district.

Electronic slot machines Alabama News
Law enforcement pushes for gambling legislation to include stricter enforcement against pervasive existing illegal gaming

For any gambling bill to have a chance of passing the Legislature during the 2024 regular session, many state leaders and law enforcement officials told 1819 News it must include robust enforcement mechanisms and regulations to end rampant illegal gaming currently plaguing the state.

Elbert Peters Speaking at Capitol Alabama News
Long-time North Alabama Republican Elbert Peters dead at 90; Alabama elected officials pay respects

James Elbert Peters, of Huntsville, passed away on Thursday at the age of 90. Peters had been involved in Alabama Republican politics for many decades, and anyone running for local or statewide office in Alabama knew and respected him.

Napoleon Bracy Alabama News
SPLC poll: Bracy claims early lead in Democrat primary for AL-2

As the race for the Democrat primary in the newly redrawn second congressional district heats up, a poll released by State Rep. Napoleon Bracy, Jr. (D-Prichard) showed him with a slight lead over his opponents while many voters appear still undecided.

Wes Kitchens State Senate Alabama News
Wes Kitchens announces first media buy in Senate District 9 special election

State Rep. Wes Kitchens (R-Arab) announced his first TV media buy on Tuesday in the special Senate election for District 9. The ad "Our Conservative Voice" runs on TV and digital in Madison, Marshall and Blount Counties.

ARFW's Tiffany Noel Alabama News
Tiffany Noel wins AFRW president race; Rejects 'Never Trumper' label

The Alabama Federation of Republican Women (AFRW) had their convention this week and it was not without its share of controversy.

Jerry carl Alabama News
Jerry Carl makes first media buy in battle for District 1 seat — 'Need a workhorse, not a show horse, to fight back'

The ad, entitled "Told Them," touts Carl’s history of being a small businessman and Christian conservative while sticking with his “Just Jerry” slogan.

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