On Monday, Bernie Sanders held a campaign rally in downtown Birmingham. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan made the following statements following the Democratic presidential candidate’s visit. Devout socialist Bernie Sanders brought his “2016 Free Stuff Tour” to Alabama on Monday. Senator Sanders “Berned” several hundred homeless people when they were turned away from his
Alabama House District 5 Special Runoff Election Results
The special runoff election for House District 5 officially ended at 7 p.m. CST December 8, 2015. The Alabama House District 5 seat became open following the death of Representative Dan Williams (R-Athens) in July 2015. Results of the special runoff election: Danny F. Crawford: 1,713 (54.5%) Chris Seibert: 1,430 (45.5%) After all provisional ballots
ALGOP Chairman Responds to Comments from State Representative Alan Harper
On Monday, State Representative Alan Harper took to social media to post divisive remarks regarding the race of convenience store owners in America. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan made the following statements following State Representative Alan Harper’s personal remarks: “The comments recently made by State Representative Alan Harper on his Facebook page referencing the
ALGOP Chairman Responds to Governor Bentley’s Decision to Refuse Syrian Refugees
Yesterday, Governor Bentley announced that he will not accept Syrian refugees relocating to Alabama. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan made the following statement regarding Governor Bentley’s decision: “Governor Bentley is making national news in his decision not to accept any relocation of Syrian refugees to Alabama after the tragedy in Paris. President Obama is
ALGOP Officially Ends Qualifying for 2016 Elections
The Alabama Republican Party closed candidate qualifying on Friday, November 6, 2015 at 5 p.m. A total of 189 candidates qualified with the state party. Hundreds of more candidates qualified with county parties throughout the state. With the March 1 “SEC Primary” bringing focus to the Southern states and the largest field of Republican presidential
ALGOP Chairman Commends Alabama Education Trust Fund Surplus
Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan made the following statements pertaining to the Education Trust Fund surplus: There is much to celebrate in Alabama this week with the news of a $140 million surplus in the Alabama Education Trust Fund. A report from Mike Carson, of al.com, details the specifics of this recent release of
Governor Bentley Names Jim Bennett to Fill Remainder of Secretary of State Term
Birmingham, AL -Governor Robert Bentley today named former Secretary of State Jim Bennett to fill the remainder of Secretary Beth Chapman’s term. Chapman announced last week that she would resign on August 1. Bennett will servethe remaining 17 months of her term. ALGOP Chairman Bill Armistead said, “Governor Bentley made an outstanding choice by naming
Statement by ALGOP Chairman on Resignation of Beth Chapman
Birmingham, AL – “Secretary of State Beth Chapman has made her mark since taking over as Secretary of State following the 2006 election. Under the watch of Secretary Chapman, the office has implemented several changes to make elections in Alabama more efficient and transparent.” “Among Secretary Chapman’s initiatives have been to ensure that the votes of
SCOTUS Issues Disturbing Ruling on DOMA
Birmingham, AL – Today, the Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down the Defense of Marriage Act. This ruling does not immediately affect Alabama, but it does mean that our taxpayers will now be on the hook for extending federal benefits to homosexual couples in the 12 states that allow gay marriage. Alabama Republican Party Chairman
ALGOP Comments on SCOTUS Striking Down Pre-Clearance Formula
Birmingham, AL – In a historic 5-4 decision today, the Supreme Court overturned Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act, challenged in federal court by Alabama’s Shelby County. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing the majority opinion on the case, wrote, “Section 4’s formula is unconstitutional in light of current conditions.” Section 4 of the Voting