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Marshall County voters pick Hudson over Moore

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) defeated challenger Jared Hudson in Tuesday’s GOP primary runoff election by nearly 10 points, though it was much closer in some parts of the state.

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‘Glad this nonsense is over’ — State politicos applaud ALGOP quashing Tuberville residency challenge

Alabama’s state leaders are taking a victory lap after the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) recently dismissed an attempt to put an end to the gubernatorial ambitions of U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

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Ainsworth endorses Barry Moore in Republican runoff election — 'Conservative fighter Alabama needs'

On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) announced he has gained the endorsement of Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth heading into Alabama's Republican Senate runoff election.

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Republican lawmakers make expanded Public Service Commission nominee recommendations to Ivey

Republican leadership in the State House recommended several candidates for Gov. Kay Ivey to consider for two of the new spots on the expanded Public Service Commission PSC.

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Ainsworth endorses ‘MAGA, Trump Republican‘ Rhett Marques in AL-1 race

In a recently released ad, Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth came out offering his full support for State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) as he seeks to defeat former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) and others in the race for Alabama’s first congressional district.

Terry Lathan Alabama News
Ainsworth appoints conservative school choice advocate Terry Lathan to Charter School Commission

At a pivotal time in the state’s charter school growth, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth has changed the trajectory of the Alabama Charter School Commission and the schools under its purview with the recent appointment of Terry Lathan.

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Senate confirms Carole Smitherman, wife of State Sen. Rodger Smitherman, to Alabama Ethics Commission

The Alabama Senate confirmed the appointment of retired Democrat Jefferson County Circuit Judge Carole Smitherman to the Alabama Ethics Commission on Tuesday.

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Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth: Alabamians must dare defend all our rights

The loss of property rights could start a chain reaction that quickly leads to the loss of other freedoms, and that is a road that no true patriot should ever want to travel.

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Ainsworth on AHSAA splitting public, private schools: 'I don't think it's a good idea to separate kids'

As he continues to push for the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) to reconsider its recent decision to separate public and private school playoff competition, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth questioned the scheduling balance and the travel difficulties that would accompany the separate divisions.

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Ainsworth urges AHSAA to reconsider vote splitting public, private school playoffs

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth urged the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) on Sunday to reconsider their recent decision to separate public and private school playoff competition.

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‘Extinguishing the flame of competitiveness’: Ainsworth slams AHSAA's public and private school playoff split

Lieutenant Gov. Will Ainsworth criticized the Alabama High School Athletic Association on Friday for splitting up public and private school playoff competition.

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'I'm not going to be quiet about this': Ainsworth says Ivey's focus on financing West Alabama Corridor without federal funding puts state 'in a bad spot' for years to come

On Wednesday, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth continued his verbal assault on the Ivey administration's decision to borrow $730 million against future tax receipts to finance the West Alabama Highway project, also known as the West Alabama Corridor.

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Will Ainsworth endorses Caroleene Dobson for Secretary of State

Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth announced on Tuesday his endorsement of Caroleene Dobson for Secretary of State in the 2026 election cycle.

Will Ainsworth on APTV, 2/7/2025 Alabama News
Ainsworth: The West Alabama Corridor 'the biggest abuse of taxpayer funding in Alabama's history'

On Monday, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth sounded off about the Ivey administration's decision to borrow $730 million against future tax receipts to finance the West Alabama Highway project, also known as the West Alabama Corridor.

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Ainsworth continues verbal assault against West Alabama Corridor

Lieutenant Gov. Will Ainsworth made it clear earlier this week that he opposed the Ivey administration's decision to borrow $730 million against future tax receipts to finance the so-called West Alabama Corridor.

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'John Cooper should be embarrassed': Ainsworth slams 'massive boondoggle' West Alabama Corridor

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is joining the chorus of lawmakers voicing strong opposition to the West Alabama Highway saying that Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) director John Cooper, "should be embarrassed."

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Will Ainsworth for Senate in 2026? ‘Race seems wide open right now’

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth opted in May against running for governor in 2026 against U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

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Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth: Charter commission wrong to renew Magic City Acceptance Academy following many controversies

I am certain that concerned taxpayers and committed conservatives will continue keeping a watchful eye on the Acceptance Academy, sounding the alarm when it crosses the line between education and indoctrination.

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Ainsworth: Before you quote Energy Alabama again — read the fine print

Alabama’s future is bright. You can see it in the jobs we are landing, the workers we are training, and the confidence employers are showing in every corner of the state.

Statehouse Alabama News
State lawmakers likely to seek changes to Charter School Commission appointments this legislative session after Magic City Acceptance Academy charter renewal

Lawmakers told 1819 News that they are open to discussing how to hold the commission and its members more accountable for their actions.

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Ainsworth says ‘AHSAA is dangerous’ without ‘accountability,’ vows legislative action

On a recent episode of “1819 News: The Podcast,” Lieutenant Gov. Will Ainsworth heavily criticized the AHSAA for their decision to double down on the rule stating that transfer students who accept CHOOSE Act funding must sit out a year before competing in athletics.

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Ainsworth asks public to send him their AHSAA experiences, critiques and suggestions to his office

Following the AHSAA's recent decision to deny eligibility to some CHOOSE Act students, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth invited Alabamians across the state on Thursday to email his office with their experiences, critiques and assessments of the AHSAA, along with recommendations for changes and reforms in the governing body.

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Ivey, Ainsworth push for death penalty for suspected Charlie Kirk assassin — 'Political violence of any kind CANNOT happen in this country'

On Friday, Gov. Kay Ivey and Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth reacted to President Donald Trump's announcement that the suspected Charlie Kirk shooter had been arrested.

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Ainsworth: AHSAA should be stripped of its power due to CHOOSE Act ruling

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth slammed a recent ruling by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) that said student-athletes who transfer using financial assistance from the state's new CHOOSE Act school choice law will be required to sit out for one year before competing in athletics.

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‘Facts are facts’: Lt. Gov. Ainsworth calls out ‘growing link’ between transgenders and mass shootings

There’s a “growing link” between transgenderism and mass shootings, according to Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth.

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Lt. Gov. Ainsworth names Catherine Gayle Fuller chief of staff

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth announced on Thursday that Catherine Gayle Fuller will serve as his new chief of staff following the departure of Jess Skaggs, who will begin working for Senate President Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) later in August.

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Montgomery Mayor Reed fires back at Lt. Gov. Ainsworth for crime criticism — ‘I’m not worried about credit because I focus on results’

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed was clearly displeased with Lieutenant Gov. Will Ainsworth after Ainsworth took a jab at the capital’s mayor at a sold-out Eastern Shore Republican Women's luncheon in Fairhope on Thursday.

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