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Ensler boasts of receiving more votes than Wahl in lieutenant gubernatorial primary; Says ‘Trump’s extreme MAGA agenda' on ballot

Alabama's low turnout in the Republican primary runoff election has invigorated Democratic lieutenant governor nominee Phillip Ensler.

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'This is not a Democrat or a Republican issue': Dem lieutenant governor candidate Phillip Ensler calls for data center moratorium

State Rep. Philip Ensler (D-Montgomery), the current Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, is proposing a moratorium on all data center construction in the state, citing concerns that special-interest influence is overwhelming citizens’ choices.

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Democrat LG nominee hopeful for chances in general election – ‘Alabamians are sick of politicians and powerful interest groups’

State Rep. Phillip Ensler (D-Montgomery), who sought not to seek reelection in the Alabama House of Representatives to pursue the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, recently acknowledged the difficulty of winning the seat in the blood-red Republican state of Alabama.

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Woodfin endorses New York native Phillip Ensler for lieutenant governor

On Wednesday, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin endorsed Phillip Ensler for lieutenant governor. The endorsement comes less than a year after Ensler publicly announced that he wasn’t running for reelection and intended to move home to New York.

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Dem lieutenant governor candidate Phillip Ensler uses redistricting uncertainty in support push — ‘Alabamians are looking for leaders that want to move the state forward’

Outgoing State Rep. Phillip Ensler (D-Montgomery), the current Democratic candidate for the state's next lieutenant governor, is using a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that puts the future of the state's congressional districts in question to rally support for his campaign.

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Alabama House passes Beau's Law to establish mandatory minimum care standards for outdoor dogs

On Wednesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed SB361, also known as Beau's Law, with multiple amendments.

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Democrat State Rep. Phillip Ensler files to run for lieutenant governor in 2026

State Rep. Phillip Ensler (D-Montgomery) filed on Monday to run for lieutenant governor in 2026.

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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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House Democrats accuse Republicans of stealing bills – ‘Those are the bills the Democrats have carried for years’

Members of the House Democratic Caucus met at the end of last week’s legislative proceedings to detail perceived malfeasance on the part of legislative leadership, claiming the Republican Party ignored or stifled the minority party this session, when it wasn’t hijacking bills.

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State Rep. Ensler re-files Glock switch ban after failing due to gambling gridlock in 2024

State Rep. Phillip Ensler (D-Montgomery) has re-filed a piece of bipartisan legislation for the upcoming 2025 legislative session after an identical bill fizzled in the statehouse in 2024.

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State Rep. Phillip Ensler's anti-swatting bill advances in House

Legislation by State Rep. Phillip Ensler (D-Montgomery) that would add criminal penalties for swatting in the state is heading for a vote in the Alabama House of Representatives.

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State Rep. Ensler files several gun control-related bills ahead of legislative session

State Rep. Phillip Ensler (D-Montgomery) has filed a series of bills in the upcoming legislative session designed to cut down on gun crimes in the state. 

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Jewish State Rep. Ensler: Recent swatting incidents at synagogues across the nation 'disturbing and unnerving'

State Rep. Phillip Ensler (D-Montgomery) made an early appearance Tuesday on “Fox & Friends First” to talk about the nearly 200 swatting incidents that took place over the weekend at synagogues across the nation.

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Montgomery Democrat Phillip Ensler unseats Republican Charlotte Meadows in House District 74 race

Democratic candidate Phillip Ensler has unseated Republican incumbent Charlotte Meadows in the first Republican-to-Democrat House flip in over a decade.