Sen. David Burkette

Former District 26 Senator David Burkette Arrested

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On Thursday, September 3, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of former State Senator David Burkette. Burkette accused of violating the Fair Campaign Practices Act resigned from his position as senator on Tuesday, September 1. Burkette, 63, of Montgomery, charged with failing to deposit campaign contributions into his campaign checking account, a violation of Ala. Code ยง 17-5-6 (1975)….

Spokeswoman: State Sen. David Burkette Admitted to Hospital; Condition Improving

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A spokeswoman says an Alabama state senator admitted to a hospital for an undisclosed medical problem is alert and stable.A spokeswoman says an Alabama state senator admitted to a hospital for an undisclosed medical problem is alert and stable. Alabama Senate Democratic Caucus spokeswoman Kirsten Barnes told news outlets Thursday that state Sen. David Burkette of Montgomery has had his…