Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan made the following statement regarding the debate: “With the first presidential debate over, the contrast between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton is glaring. Mr. Trump wants less taxes, less government and a more decisive strong foreign policy for our nation. Mrs. Clinton tells us to go to her website.”
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Alabama House District 79 Special Election Results
The special election for House District 79 officially ended at 7 p.m. CST September 13, 2016. Results of the special election: Joe Lovvorn: 2097 (51.3%) Sandy Toomer: 1059 (26.42%) Brett Smith: 501 (12.50%) Jay Conner: 431 (10.75%) Joe Lovvorn will be the Alabama Republican House District 79 certified candidate. There will be no runoff. ###
ALGOP Elects Nine Members to the United States Electoral College
The Alabama Republican Party elected nine members to the United States Electoral College. Two members are elected statewide with the remaining seven elected from each of Alabama’s congressional districts. The two statewide Alabama Electoral College members, Perry Hooper, Jr. and Grady Thornton were elected at the 2016 ALGOP Summer State Executive Committee Meeting in Huntsville,
Chairman Lathan Comments on the Passing of Eagle Forum Founder Phyllis Schlafly
Phyllis Schlafly, Founder of Eagle Forum, passed away on Monday. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan made the following statement: “For seventy years, Phyllis Schlafly was a consistent conservative. She never stood down or blinked when it came to her convictions of a strong America through strong families. Mrs.Schlafly loved America through her actions. From
ALGOP State Executive Committee Passes Resolutions at Summer Meeting
On Saturday, August 27th, the Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee voted to pass the following resolutions: Resolution No. 2016-15 Resolution of the Alabama Republican Party in Commending Legislators for Passing Pro-life Legislation This resolution commends all Alabama Republican legislators who voted to pass the legislation and Governor Robert Bentley for signing the bill into
ALGOP Taking Donations for Louisiana Flood Victims
In the past two weeks, floods have ravaged Louisiana, leaving over 40,000 homes destroyed and thousands displaced in shelters. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan made the following statement: “In Alabama, we know what it is like to have weather devastation destroy and ruin lives. From tornadoes to hurricanes and flooding, we have seen the
Chairman Lathan Comments on the Passing of Former Alabama Secretary of State Jim Bennett
“Secretary Bennett left a historic footprint in Alabama. He was well respected and served our state with the heart of a servant. Prior to his time as Alabama Secretary of State, he was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives and Senate. In addition to his time in the legislature, Secretary Bennett was commissioner
Media Advisory: Alabama Republican Party Summer Meeting and Convention Gala
HUNTSVILLE, AL – The Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee will gather for their biannual meeting in Huntsville, Alabama on Saturday, August 27, 2016. The meeting, which is open to the public, will be held at the Von Braun Convention Center. The ALGOP has one of the largest state parties in the nation with over
ALGOP Closes Qualifying for House of Representatives District 41
The Alabama Republican Party closed candidate qualifying for Alabama House of Representatives District 41 on Monday, August 15 at 5:00 p.m. CDT. The following individual qualified to run for the District 41 seat: Corley Ellis No Democrats qualified for this seat. ###
ALGOP Statement on the Alabama House’s Nomination of Representative Mac McCutcheon for Speaker of the House
On Tuesday afternoon, the Republican caucus of the Alabama House of Representatives chose Rep. Mac McCutcheon, of Madison County, as the presumptive new Speaker of the House. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan made the following statement following the GOP House Caucus nomination: “The Alabama Republican Party looks forward to working with Rep. McCutcheon and