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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…