The National Democratic Party has overruled the state party and recommended it to hold a new election for chair within 90 days. The national group also wants the state party to change its election rules. The decision came in Washington during a meeting of the Democratic National Committee Party’s credentials committee. The full party is expected to approve the…
Photo: Adams and Reese LLP Giles Perkins, a lawyer and Democratic political consultant who helped guide U.S. Sen. Doug Jones’ campaign to victory in Alabama last year, has died. He was 51. In a Monday statement, Jones mourned the loss of his dear friend. Jones said anyone who crossed paths with Perkins “saw his passion for making our state –…
Democratic party Chair Nancy Worley was re-elected as party chair today, despite a challenge from longtime Democratic activist Peck Fox. Delegates to the Executive Committee meting re-elected her 101 to 89. Fox was being promoted by the only Democrat holding statewide office—U.S. Senator Doug Jones, who said the party needs new leadership. Categories: Montgomery Metro, Statewide Tags: alabama democratic…
The leader of Democrats in the House of Representatives says the state of the Alabama Democratic Party is on “life support.” House Minority Leader Craig Ford on Wednesday called for Chairwoman Nancy Worley and Vice-Chairman Joe Reed to step down. Democrats currently hold no statewide office in Alabama. Ford said voters will see few competitive races on election day. Ford…
