Campaign 2022

Political Analyst Steve Flowers Shares his Thoughts about the Upcoming 2022 State Elections

Political Analyst Steve Flowers is awaiting campaign announcements.. just like the rest of us in Alabama. For Senator Shelby’s seat, Flowers says the state doesn’t need someone who’s already retirement age, but someone much younger. ” You really need someone young to take senator Shelby’s seat because seniority is so important in Washington, that it is more than likely that…

Trump Endorses Mo Brooks Among Alabama GOP Senate Contenders

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Donald Trump has endorsed Rep. Mo Brooks in Alabama’s 2022 Senate race, siding with the conservative firebrand who whipped up the crowd before the Capitol riot in January. Brooks’ campaign announced the endorsement Wednesday, a key prize as he and other rivals look ahead to Alabama’s all-important Republican primary. Trump’s endorsement should boost Brooks among Republicans…

Congresswoman Terri Sewell Announces Decision NOT to Run for Vacated U.S. Senate Seat

On Wednesday, March 24, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D) announced she will not run for Richard Shelby’s vacated  U.S. Senate seat. Sewell released the following statement in regards to her decision not to run: “I am humbled by the overwhelming requests I have received to run for Senator Shelby’s seat in 2022. After careful consideration and consultation with my family and…

GOP Firebrand US Rep. Mo Brooks Enters Alabama Senate Race

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A conservative firebrand and staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump who came under fire for remarks preceding the attack on the U.S. Capitol has joined the Alabama GOP primary field to replace Sen. Richard Shelby. Rep. Mo Brooks announced his entry into the race Monday night. Brooks joins former Trump ambassador Lynda Blanchard in the…

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth Says He Won’t Run for U.S. Senate in 2022

  Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth/Source: State of Alabama Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth says he won’t run for the U.S. Senate seat being given up by longtime incumbent Richard Shelby next year. The first-term Republican announced on social media today that he’d decided against running because his three children need a father who’s present and involved in their lives. Ainsworth…

Campaign 2022: Lynda Blanchard Enters Race to Replace U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby

Lynda Blanchard, an Alabama businesswoman and former ambassador to Slovenia under President Donald Trump, is the first candidate to jump into the state’s 2022 Senate race. Blanchard on Thursday became the first Republican to announce a run for the seat now held by Sen. Richard Shelby who is not seeking a seventh term. The race is expected to bring a…