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Montgomery City Councilman Running in State House Special Election

Montgomery City Councilman Richard Bollinger has announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for the District 74 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. That seat, which represents part of Montgomery, became open with the death of Rep. Dimitri Polizos last week. “Dimitri was a wonderful man and a dear friend. I greatly respected him as a person, a business…

Runoff Results: Alabama Senate District 26

Here are the results for the Democratic Party primary runoff for Alabama Senate District 26. Click here for the latest results The candidates are Montgomery City Council member David Burkette and state Rep. John Knight of Montgomery. They were the top two finishers in the primary. The district covers portions of Montgomery and Pike Road. The seat became open when…

Doug Jones: “Republican Moore is an Embarrassment to the State”

Roy Moore’s Democratic opponent in the Alabama Senate race says he did his part as a prosecutor to ensure that “men who hurt little girls should go to jail and not the United States Senate.” Doug Jones told supporters Tuesday in Birmingham that the Republican Moore is an embarrassment to the state. Jones says it’s “crystal clear” that Moore’s accusers…

Lower Turnout, Higher Write-Ins Predicted For U.S. Senate Special Election

Monday was the last day for Alabamians to register to vote in the December 12th special election

The U.S. Senate race between Democrat Doug Jones and Republican Roy Moore continues to dominate local and national headlines. This, due in big part to recent sexual misconduct allegations aimed at Moore. But, how will the controversy translate at the polls? Secretary of State John Merrill says he is lowering his initial prediction for voter turnout on December 12th. “With all…

U.S. Senate Candidates Continue Campaign

We’re just over a month away from deciding who will the Alabama Senate seat once held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Doug Jones or Roy Moore. Both senate hopefuls made a stop in the Capitol City Wednesday. Democratic candidate Doug Jones spoke to local clergymen in Montgomery Wednesday morning, outlining what he says voters care about most. “Particularly healthcare and…

Could Alabama Elect A Democrat To Fill Vacant U.S. Senate Seat?

Could there a be glimmer of hope in the eyes of Alabama democrats? Some say yes after Roy Moore won the republican runoff for the U. S. Senate. But what are Democratic challenger Doug Jones’s chances in a state that’s been dominated by republican the last two decades? Low voter turnout out was mentioned quite a bit, in the race…

Voter Turnout for U.S. Senate Runoff

After weeks of campaigning, the Race for U.S. Senate is now back in the hands of voters, but voter turnout is expected to be low. Recently, the race has gotten national attention with endorsements and rallies for Luther Strange from President Donald Trump, and former Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin throwing her support behind Roy Moore.  Some voters say those…

One Step Closer to Filling U.S. Senate Seat Vacancy -Special Election Primary Wrap-Up

What was once a crowed race for Alabama’s vacant U.S. Senate seat, has now dwindled down to 3. Current Senator Luther Strange  is one of two republican victors in Tuesday’s special election and plans to move forward with full steam ahead. He says “8 on 1 has kind of been the game so far, now we’re 1 on 1 and…

Election Official: Voter Turnout Low in Dallas Co.

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Voters across the state head to the polls for the special election primaries in the race for the United States Senate. Dallas County Probate Judge Kim Ballard says voter turnout has been light. “I hope everybody will come out and vote,” said June Carter of Selma. “Vote whatever your conscience tells you to and the good…

Qualifying Ends for Special Election for Alabama Senate Seat

Political parties in Alabama have closed qualifying in the race to fill Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ former seat in the U.S. Senate. Qualifying ended Wednesday with a crowded field in both the GOP and Democratic parties. Eleven Republicans and eight Democrats will compete for Sessions’ old Senate seat. The seat is now held by Republican Sen. Luther Strange, who was…