Tag: ELECTIONS

Less than a decade ago, here in Alabama, Democrat Doug Jones won a senate seat against the scandal-ridden Republican Roy Moore, as many Republicans sat out the election on principle. However, it appears the Democrats have no such qualms in putting forth absolute radicals.

Voters will get a chance to hear from the top candidates in three of the most-watched elections of the year.

Baldwin County Sheriff Anthony Lowery won his first election Tuesday after a battle against Baldwin County Commissioner Matt McKenzie.

This election season is keeping mailboxes full with campaign mailers as candidates prepare for the May 19 primary.

We have an election coming up, so show up and vote, and take time to encourage those who desire true change to do the same thing.

I do not see voting for term limits in Alabama as a way to end the entrenched politician problem; indeed, it will only become more pronounced. History is showing that term limits produce the exact opposite of their intent and are even being used effectively to turn the voting population of the state in a particular direction.

Without independent oversight, power operates in darkness. And history has shown, time and again, that darkness is where corruption grows. Transparency is not an attack on leadership – it is a protection of it. It strengthens the integrity of our institutions and preserves the trust of the people.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) made an appearance alongside State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) in Orange Beach to voice support for his Alabama's first congressional district campaign.

The Mobile County Republican Party is hosting multiple candidates for an event Monday night.

Calling it the honor of a lifetime to serve Alabama's 25th District, State Rep. Phillip Rigsby (R-Huntsville) announced Tuesday that he is running to retain the office he first won in 2022. In a press release, the legislator promised to continue upholding conservative values and advocating for the district's residents if reelected.

State Rep. Ben Harrison (R-Elkmont) announced Wednesday he will seek another term representing District 2.

Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) has filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to run once more for Congressional District 1.

With absentee voting already underway for those eligible for the August 26 municipal elections, voting is now in progress. Some voters casting in-person absentee ballots will have already voted in some cities. Historically, municipal elections in Alabama have seen low turnout despite the high stakes involved.

Voter turnout is dwindling, and without action, the political pendulum could swing left, undoing our hard-won gains. It’s time to unite, re-engage, and restore elections to the people. 

Troy Vickers officially announced he is running for Fairhope City Council, Place 1.

The Alabama House of Representatives will tackle legislation mandating post-election audits when it returns from break on Tuesday, voting on the amended bill that is seeking final passage for the third year in a row.

Why is the Biden administration fighting states that try to remove non-citizens from voting?

A “misleading, unsolicited mass mailing of pre-filled voter registration forms” sent to Alabamians is coming soon from out-of-state groups, according to Secretary of State Wes Allen. 

Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation banning ballot harvesting into law on Wednesday. 

The contentious bill restricting ballot harvesting in Alabama cleared the Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday.

Every county in Alabama now receives election services from a Geographical Information System as of Tuesday, according to Secretary of State Wes Allen.

The voting that took place in Ohio on Tuesday, Aug. 8th, stands as a warning for Alabama.

Donald Trump was just indicted for a third time in the current election season. I’ve seen third world power struggles first hand and nothing beats this mess.

Kiel said the legislation would help crack down on ballot harvesting and shore up the most vulnerable aspect of Alabama’s elections.

Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law legislation that provides a pay increase for poll workers in Alabama.

The analysis of four annexation plans for the city of Mobile is complete and the results show the city would accomplish four goals that leadership wants to accomplish if any of the plans are approved. However, some black community members who have lived in the city for decades, say, "no way" and they want a different kind of change.

The Jefferson County GOP chose its new leader this week. Chris Brown was elected chairman at the executive committee meeting. Brown will serve for the next two years and he has already laid out goals for his term.