One key matchup on the ballot this coming Tuesday is the Republican runoff for Secretary of State between current State Auditor Jim Zeigler and State Rep. Wes Allen, R-Troy.
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Poll: Britt’s lead grows after Trump endorsement
The survey, taken by McLaughlin and Associates on behalf of the Alabama Forestry Association, shows Britt as the choice of 58.4% of likely Republican voters compared to 32.6% for Brooks. Nine percent remain undecided.
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Inside Alabama Politics – June 15, 2022
Has Trump tipped Katie over the top? Where does Mo go from here? What happened and what's next in Senate District 27. Election superlatives; The House GOP's interesting election night; Making an example of HanesRacing for the Speaker's gavel; Five vie for Speaker Pro Tem; A new House Clerk; Incommunicado on budgets, hearings; Where are we on a special session? Potpourri
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GOP runoff to choose next State Auditor
Rep. Andrew Sorrell of Muscle Shoals and pastor Stan Cooke of Kimberly are trying to convince new voters why the State Auditor is a critical role in Alabama government and why they're the best person for the job.
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Midterm takeaways: Mixed bag for Trump in SC; Nevada Senate showdown
Trump and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell don't agree on much. One rare exception is Laxalt, who won Nevada's Republican Senate primary. The mutual support, which brought together the Trump and establishment wings of the party, demonstrates the intense focus Republican have placed on flipping the seat held by first-term Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, who is considered among the most vulnerable senators.
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Republicans Zeigler, Allen face off in June 21 secretary of state runoff
By MADDISON BOOTH, Alabama Daily News AUBURN, Ala. – The June 21 GOP runoff election for secretary of state presents a contrast in styles and experience, if not policy. Current State Auditor Jim Zeigler and State Rep. Wes Allen, R-Troy, were the top vote earners in May primary’s four-man race. Zeigler earned 42.69% of the...
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After poll shows Katie Britt surging in Senate race, Trump offers endorsement
Trump called Britt "an incredible fighter for the people of Alabama." The former president had originally backed U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks in the race, but rescinded that endorsement in March after their relationship soured.
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Poll shows Britt leading Brooks in Senate runoff
The survey, taken by McLaughlin and Associates on behalf of the Alabama Forestry Association, showed Britt leading with 54.6% to Brooks 36.4% among likely Republican voters. Nine percent said they remain undecided.
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Once dumped by Trump, Brooks seeks his endorsement again
Brooks on Sunday released a statement on Twitter asking "MAGA Nation" to help plead his case for Trump's endorsement, calling himself the "Trump candidate" in the race. Brooks faces Katie Britt in the June 21 runoff that will decide the GOP nomination for the seat being vacating by retiring Sen. Richard Shelby.
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ALGOP to hear challenges in four legislative races
Pettus said he was notified by the party Sunday that it was dismissed. Pettus held off challenger Maurice McCaney by 360 votes in the May 24 primary.
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Durant won’t endorse in Alabama’s Senate runoff
Durant said he will not endorse either of the remaining candidates for the GOP nomination for the Senate seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby. The June 21 runoff pits Katie Britt, Shelby's former chief of staff and former leader of a state business group, against U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, who resurrected his campaign after losing former President Donald Trump's backing.
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Senate runoff debate off after Britt says Brooks wants ‘circus’
Alabama Daily News and Gray Television (WBRC, WSFA, WAFF, WALA, WTVY) had planned a forum for candidates Katie Britt and Mo Brooks for June 14. However, that plan fell apart over the last week after discussions with the campaigns.
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Recounts, appeals to GOP possible in 3 legislative races
Candidates who want a recount in three close and controversial legislative races have until noon on Thursday to formally file such a request. After possible recounts, the Alabama Republican Party will ultimately decide who moves forward as its nominees.
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Senate District 27: GOP challenger Hovey wins by 1
"It just goes to show you, every vote counts," Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill told Alabama Daily News.
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ALGOP’s Wahl ‘incredibly upset’ by ballot problem in Etowah County
GADSDEN, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Republican Party officials are “incredibly upset” about a mix-up in Etowah County that might have caused some primary voters to get ballots for the wrong legislative district, and are looking at options for how to proceed, the party chairman said Thursday. The problem affected House of Representatives Districts 28 and...