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Dallas Co. Officials Prepare for Election Day

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Election Day is two weeks away — and election officials in Dallas County are working to get everything ready for the big day. Election officials are urging people to get out and exercise their right to vote — and make their voices heard on Election Day. “The election is coming up quick, coming up soon,”…

Sanders and Stewart Square Off in State Senate Runoff

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A political newcomer takes on a political giant — in the race to represent the people of senate district 23. Selma attorney and former state senator Hank Sanders — is running to win back the senate seat that he previously held for 35 years. “So, I know all of the ends and outs. And I…

Dallas Co. Voters Crossover in the Primary Election

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Election officials in Dallas County — say while the flow of voters has been steady at the polls — the overall turnout today — has been moderate. Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn says primary voting started off slowly Tuesday morning — due to the rain. But it began to steadily increase — after the rain stopped….

Dallas Co. Officials Prepare for Upcoming Primary

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The primary election is just over two weeks away — and election officials in Dallas County want to let voters know about a few changes. “There are a lot of changes going on in Dallas County. But its for the good.” Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn is also the county’s chief election official. He says the…

How Are This Year’s Elections Having an Impact on the Legislative Session?

All 140 legislators in Alabama are up for election this year, and according to Alabama News Network Political Analyst Steve Flowers, this will play a major role in the outcome of proposed bills. The Alabama Legislature is tackling some big bills including permitless carry, gambling, and school choice. Flowers says gun advocate groups have pushed for the permitless carry bill…

Board to Certify Alabama Election Results on Monday

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama’s results from the Nov. 3 election will become official on Monday. The state canvassing board is set to meet at the Capitol Monday morning to certify results from each of Alabama’s 67 counties. The move will make President Donald Trump’s overwhelming victory in the state official over President-elect Joe Biden. It will also settle numerous…

2020 Election Day Just a Few Hours Away

As Election Day approaches, Montgomery along with the rest of the United States has seen record numbers in absentee and early voting. Montgomery Mayor Reed has granted all city employees two hours of paid time off to vote. Polls open at 7 AM and will close at 7 Pm on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd.   Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: election,…

Thousands Vote Absentee in Dallas Co. Amid COVID-19

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Election day is just about a week away — but thousands of people in Dallas County — have already cast their votes. “I came up here to vote because I don’t, I’m not able to go to the polls and vote and stuff. I can’t stand long.” Corine Ingram of Minter is one of more…