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‘Disappointing but not surprising’ — ALGOP chair Stadthagen: Dem vice chair call for Democrats to vote in GOP primary 'underscores' need for closed primaries

Alabama Republican Party chairman Scott Stadthagen said it is vital Republicans vote in the August 11 special primary election as Democrats plan to cross party lines.

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‘Time to turn the page’: ALGOP chairman Stadthagen applauds Tuberville residency lawsuit dismissal

After Montgomery County Circuit Judge Brooke Reid dismissed a lawsuit against U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Thursday, the 2026 campaign to be Alabama’s governor will now be about the issues and not “political games and frivolous lawsuits,” according to Alabama Republican Party chairman Scott Stadthagen.

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'A lot of blood and sacrifice that go into how we get to live': Stadthagen urges appreciation for U.S. military, country's founding generation

With America 250 celebratory events now in full swing across the state, Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) chairman Scott Stadthagen discussed the importance of fully appreciating those who serve and America's founding generation on a recent broadcast of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show."

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ALGOP praises SCOTUS ruling on males in female sports – ‘A victory for common sense’

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) took a victory lap on Tuesday after a U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) decision affirming the right of states to protect women from competing against biological males in sports.

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ALGOP unanimously rejects Tuberville residency challenge; Readies to defeat 'liberal Democrat Doug Jones'

Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) chairman Scott Stadthagen announced on Sunday that the party's candidate committee has rejected a formal challenge of U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's (R-Auburn) gubernatorial candidacy based on residency.

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'I have the utmost faith in these members‘ — ALGOP leadership ‘encouraged’ by party’s financial committee after meeting

Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) chairman State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) boasted of the recent success of the party's first-ever meeting of its financial oversight committee, which monitors ALGOP’s finances.

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ALGOP chairman Scott Stadthagen 'confident' in state preparedness ahead of special elections

Alabama Republican Party chairman Scott Stadthagen believes the state is now fully prepared for special elections in multiple districts. On Wednesday's episode of FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Stadthagen briefly discussed the topic.

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Stadthagen vows 'no backroom deals' with ALGOP's Tuberville residency challenge proceedings

With the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) set to hear a residency challenge by Ken McFeeters on GOP gubernatorial nominee U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), party chairman State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) promised transparency and "no backroom deals."

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ALGOP sets dates, guidelines ahead of congressional special primary; May 19 primary winners ineligible to qualify without withdrawing

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) recently announced the dates and procedures for qualifying for the upcoming special primary election, which was scheduled for this week following a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that allowed the state to use congressional maps previously enjoined in federal court.  

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ALGOP to host prayer event in leadup to primary election

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

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‘Fair representation’: Alabama Republican Party applauds state’s election map efforts

After lawmakers adjourned for the final day of the special legislative session, the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) swiftly applauded lawmakers' and state leaders' efforts to possibly allow a special election using the currently court-banned district maps.

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ALGOP chairman Scott Stadthagen optimistic SCOTUS redistricting ruling will help Alabama

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) praised the U.S. Supreme Court decision to strike down Louisiana’s 2024 congressional map.

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‘This fight is not over’: ALGOP chairman Scott Stadthagen ‘disappointed’ closed primary bill didn’t pass in 2026 session

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) reaffirmed its commitment on Friday to passing closed primary legislation.

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'An independent's election is the general': ALGOP's Stadthagen rejects argument closing partisan primaries disenfranchises so-called independents

Alabama Republican Party chairman State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) recently joined "Priority Talk" with Greg Davis to discuss legislation to close the state's primaries. Under current law, Alabama is an open primary state, meaning there is no requirement for an elector to register their party affiliation when registering to vote.

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'I'm optimistic': Stadthagen says 'there's a really good path' for closed primary bill passage in waning days of session

On Monday, ALGOP chairman State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) expressed optimism about the bill's future that would close Republican and Democratic primaries in Alabama. The legislation passed the House, but its prospects in the Senate are uncertain with only six days remaining in the session.

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House committee holds public hearing on closed primary bill, vote scheduled for Tuesday

The House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee held a public hearing on Wednesday on a bill that would close Republican and Democrat primaries in Alabama. 

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Stadthagen lays out three first-day priorities as ALGOP chair

Fresh off his election victory this weekend, State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) has hit the ground running as the new chairman of the Alabama Republican Party.

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Ledbetter says '15 or 20 members' had concerns about Stadthagen ALGOP bid in lead-up to ouster

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) took to the airwaves during Friday's broadcast of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal" to revisit the prolonged saga of now-former House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen's (R-Hartselle) ouster and leaked surreptitiously recorded audio from a House Caucus meeting on February 13.

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Stadthagen shocker: Hartselle state rep tops Merrill, Reynolds to win ALGOP chair in dramatic vote

On Saturday morning, members of the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) executive committee elected State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) as the new state party chairman following John Wahl’s recent resignation. 

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How the votes are tallied: ALGOP chairman's race explained

This Saturday, members of the Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee (SEC) will decide who will be the next party chairman following John Wahl's recent resignation.

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Merrill, Reynolds, Stadthagen vie to be next Alabama Republican Party chairman

Former Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill, Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) acting-chairman Joan Reynolds, and State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) are running to be the next ALGOP chairman.

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Paul Lee elected House majority leader after Stadthagen resignation

The Alabama House Republican Caucus announced on Wednesday that State Rep. Paul Lee (R-Dothan) has been elected House majority leader for the remainder of the quadrennium after State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) resigned from the post to seek election as chairman of the Alabama Republican Party.

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‘Forced out!’: Pastor Travis Johnson criticizes ‘Alabama political machinery’ in wake of majority leader resignation

Mobile Pastor Travis Johnson had harsh words following the news that State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) resigned from his majority leader position.

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Stadthagen resigns as House majority leader, sources confirm

House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) officially resigned as majority leader on Tuesday, sources confirm.

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‘I could give a shit about the Republican Party’: Behind the scenes of House GOP Caucus meeting that led to Stadthagen ouster

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) said he “could give a shit about the Republican Party” in leaked audio from a contentious caucus meeting on Thursday afternoon.

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Scott Stadthagen taking ‘leave of absence’ as House majority leader, Chip Brown named interim

House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) is taking a leave of absence for a few weeks as majority leader, according to multiple sources.

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PSC bill on the brink: Emergency House GOP caucus meeting called as legislature ends week

In a press gaggle, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) commented on the PSC bill being delayed after it had initially been on the calendar.

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