Tag: PRIMARY ELECTION

Voter turnout could play a major role in the primary runoff elections Tuesday.

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) endorsed State Rep. Frances Holk-Jones in the Republican primary runoff election.

According to the Secretary of State, 879,785 votes were cast in this year’s primary election; 23.12% of the state’s registered 3,805,005 voters turned out.

This election year, there has been no end to the kvetching and demands that we get rid of career politicians and fix our government. Yet, when citizens have the opportunity to do so, they don’t bother to show up.

President Donald Trump shared his victories following Tuesday’s primary, highlighting Trump-endorsed candidates who won.

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) won the GOP primary Tuesday against challenger Mike Vandenheuvel.

In addition to casting their vote for a variety of state and federal offices, Alabama citizens will also vote to approve two constitutional amendments on Tuesday’s primary ballot, touching on public safety and district attorney compensation.

Escambia County Republican voters will elect a new commissioner in the primary on Tuesday.

Clarke County Commissioner for District 3 Barry Chancey is being challenged in the Republican primary by Coffeeville resident Joe Parden.

Gov. Kay Ivey is encouraging Alabamians to get out and vote on Tuesday, when voters across the state cast their ballots for their preferred candidate.

Tax renewals for the Russell County School District and Phenix City Schools will be on ballots for Russell County residents Tuesday.

State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) addressed mailers his team sent a cease-and-desist over during the Eastern Shore Republican Women’s luncheon Thursday.

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) is hosting a prayer event on the steps of ALGOP headquarters ahead of the May 19 primary election.

Attorneys for State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) sent a cease-and-desist letter to Alabama Values PAC, following a mailer sent to voters with false information on Simpson’s voting record.

District Court may not attract the same attention as higher courts, but its impact is immediate and deeply personal. Choosing a judge with the right experience helps ensure that impact is fair and just.

On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) spoke to 1819 News about his ongoing campaign to become Alabama's newest senator and some of his immediate legislative goals if elected to the office in November.

The Doug Harwell for Alabama Senate District 34 campaign announced an endorsement by former Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson.

The Jefferson County Republican Party hosted a Straw Poll breakfast on Saturday, attracting almost 200 voters.

I’m not writing this because I suddenly developed an interest in politics. I’m writing this because I’ve seen what happens when people entrusted with power operate without real accountability and the cost of doing wrong isn’t carried by the wrongdoer.

State House District 95 candidate Joe Freeman addressed the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA), voicing his opposition to gambling after years of speculation that there is an undercurrent attempting to place a casino in Baldwin County.

The May 19 primary election will include two statewide amendments.

Baldwin County election school is underway as poll workers prepare for the May 19 primary.

Turning Point Action has added U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) to its growing list of endorsements as he vies for the U.S. Senate seat being left open by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

Mobile County businessman Doug Harwell is challenging former State Sen. Rusty Glover (R-Semmes) for the Alabama Senate District 34 Republican nomination.

The Eastern Shore Republican Women hosted a candidate forum during its first luncheon of the year last week. However, of the five U.S. Senate candidates, only two participated: Jared Hudson and Morgan Murphy.

A populist movement has gained momentum on the national stage under President-elect Donald Trump, and its effects may soon trickle down to state politics, according to 1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson.

Let’s step out in faith and see what God will do with us, the next generation of Americans.