Voters steadily trickled in to Butler County polling locations Tuesday, exercising their right to vote yes or no on a proposal that would increase property taxes while funding the Butler County School system. “We came out here to vote because we feel like its very important to vote,” parent Sarah Roper says. Some voters were willing to pay extra in…
Alabama’s state elections results will be certified next week. The secretary of state’s office said the canvassing board will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Montgomery. The governor, attorney general and secretary of state will canvass and certify election results during the meeting. None of the statewide races had narrow margins, as Republicans swept all statewide offices. Unofficial returns show…
Alabama voters will face the choice of whether to display the Ten Commandments on state property like schools and public buildings in the November mid-term election. The Alabama House of Representatives passed a constitutional amendment proposed by Republican state Sen. Gerald Dial 66-19 on Thursday. No state money could be used to display the set of rules or laws, given…
The first presidential debate between candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton didn’t sway a lot of voters. Many were left wondering more about the demeanors of the two candidates more so that the issues. Are these presidential debates something voters even want to see? Some voters think it’s the best way to learn about what certain candidates stand for, but others…
The first presidential debate has a lot of voters talking, but it might not be the publicity candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump want. Both brought up past discrepancies, including Clinton’s email scandal and her husband’s infidelity. Clinton reminded voters of Trump’s controversial financial history and his comments on women that many voters consider derogatory. Both sides are claiming victory, but the voters…
