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Tag: MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Albertville mayors Alabama News
Albertville mayoral candidates clash over city spending — 'One thing that really scares me is our debt'

Budgeting was the major topic of discussion during Tuesday’s mayoral candidate forum in Albertville.

William Miller Alabama News
Daphne City Council candidate stresses importance of local elections, hopes to inspire voters

Daphne City Council District 5 candidate William "Billy" Miller is urging constituents to get involved and get to the polls for the 2025 municipal elections.

GOP fake Alabama News
Case Dixon: Fake conservatives, real damage

We cannot keep rewarding the politicians who speak our language but sell out our principles.

absentee ballot Alabama News
Municipal voting deadlines looming; Absentee ballot applications due less than two weeks

Voters in Alabama who want to take part in their local municipal election by absentee ballot must apply soon.

City Hall 2 Alabama News
South Baldwin Common Sense Campaign holding Foley candidate forum

The City of Foley is hosting a municipal election candidate forum on August 14.

Tanveer Patel, Candidate Hoover City Council Alabama News
‘I’ve always leaned conservative’ — Hoover City Council candidate, Democratic primary voter Tanveer Patel unclear on party affiliation

Tanveer Patel’s voter record shows she voted Democratic ballots in the 2018 and 2020 primary elections.

voting, vote Alabama News
Ashley Carter: Why voting in the municipal elections matters more than ever

Change starts at the bottom, and the bottom starts with you.

voters voting booth Alabama News
Dothan municipal elections of mayor, commission and BOE members will be August 5

While many municipalities in Alabama will head to the polls on August 26, the City of Dothan will hold its municipal elections on August 5.

ballots Alabama News
August 26 election will test 2021 legislation meant to improve municipal election process and participation

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.

Baldwin County Democrats Republicans voting Alabama News
Baldwin County GOP chair warns of Democratic influence in local elections: ‘Know what they stand for’

Republicans in Baldwin County are voicing concerns over possible progressive plants in some municipal elections.

HOMEWOOD POLICE ELECTIONS Alabama News
Survey: Homewood mayoral, council candidates call for transparency following Jabari Peoples shooting

1819 News conducted a survey among municipal candidates in Homewood in reference to the deadly officer-involved shooting of Jabari Peoples. Activists have threatened to boycott the city in the name of justice, and they want body-worn camera footage of the shooting to be released.

Jay Robinson Alabama News
Fairhope City Councilman Robinson hopes for thoughtful growth, community involvement in re-election bid; Says moratoriums ease growing pains

Fairhope City Council member Jay Robinson is in the running to defend his Place 4 seat and serve for a third term.

Spanish Fort Municipal Forum Alabama News
Spanish Fort municipal forum: Mayoral candidates spar over rumors of firefighters sleeping on floor

The Eastern Shore Republican Women hosted a municipal candidate forum Tuesday at The Original Oyster House in Spanish Fort.

Troy Vickers Alabama News
Fairhope citizen felt ignored by council, now he's running for Place One; Says engineering experience can help as city grows

Fairhope City Council candidate Troy Vickers has only lived in the city since 2022. However, he said his experience as a civil engineer could be beneficial as Baldwin County's population continues to grow.

FAIRHOPE PUBLIC LIBRARY 2 Alabama News
Fairhope City Council candidate survey on state of the public library, inappropriate materials in juvenile sections

1819 News conducted a survey among City Council candidates on the Fairhope Public Library. The following are the answers as received by candidates.  

Stephanie Ganey Messinger Alabama News
Banking on experience: Daphne native hopes to win District 5 City Council seat

Stephanie Ganey-Messinger is running for Daphne City Council, District 5.

Homewood Independance Day Alabama News
Four municipal candidates gathered for the City of Homewood Independence Day Festival

Homewood – After a brief lightning delay, the City of Homewood’s Independence Day festival began. Four candidates set up booths, meeting residents while passing out fans, brochures, and American flags. There were bubbles and glow sticks as well.

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2025 municipal elections: June campaign finance report reveals Alabama's top 5 mayoral and city council fundraisers and spenders

Qualifying has ended, and the races are set for the 2025 municipal election season.

Vote Here sign voting election by Erica Thomas Alabama News
Baldwin County GOP chair encouraging voters to engage in municipal elections: 'Will ultimately shape our governance'

Municipal election campaigns are in full swing statewide as candidates vie for voters ahead of the August 26 elections.

Orange Beach City Council Alabama News
Stage set for heated Orange Beach municipal races

The makeup of the Orange Beach City Council will change after the August 26 municipal election, following years of continuous membership.

Fairhope City Council Alabama News
Fairhope mayor unopposed in municipal election; All council seats contested

Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan will run unopposed in the 2025 municipal election. However, all council seats are being challenged.

Jeff Boyd Alabama News
Councilman Jeff Boyd to challenge incumbent Tony Kennon for Orange Beach mayor

Orange Beach city council member and mayor pro-tem Jeffrey Boyd has qualified to run for mayor.

Orange Beach City Hall Alabama News
Shakeup in Orange Beach municipal campaigns on last day of qualifying

After the announcement of Orange Beach City Councilman Jeff Boyd running for mayor against Tony Kennon, some council candidates shifted gears on the last day of qualifying.

Annette Mitchell Alabama News
'God planted me here': Annette Mitchell aims to keep Orange Beach safe and conservative

As a businesswoman who started a successful Chevrolet and Toyota dealership with her late husband, Henry, Mitchell said her experience in finance has helped the business owners in the city through challenges.

city hall Alabama News
Municipal elections 2025 qualifying deadline looms Tuesday

Municipal election qualifying began June 10 and will end this Tuesday, June 24. While some candidates around the state began raising and spending money last year when the cycle opened up in late August, others will wait until this Tuesday to declare their intentions.

Robert Craft Gulf Shores Alabama News
Gulf Shores mayor Robert Craft to seek another term

Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft announced he will run for re-election in the August 26 municipal election. His platform is “Keep Gulf Shores Moving Forward.”

Alabama Big Earl Alabama News
'Alabama Big Earl' runs for office: Flora-Bama's hilarious, raunchy singing comedian Jack Robertson seeks Orange Beach City Council

He sings “Poontang on the Pontoon” and “Critter Up my Shitter” but now one of the funniest entertainers on Alabama’s Gulf Coast has his sights set on politics.

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