The Alabama Republican Party Candidate Committee has selected Hoover City Councilman Mike Shaw to be its nominee for Alabama House District 47 (Vestavia Hills and Hoover). “This was very difficult decision because there were many outstanding candidates who applied for the position. Each and every one would have represented the district with distinction. However, there
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ALGOP Statement on Roe v Wade, SCOTUS Leak
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl issued the following statement on the possible overturning of Roe v Wade and the leak from the Supreme Court: “The sanctity of all human life, including the unborn, is one of the most important planks of the Republican Party platform. Without the right to life, you cannot have true liberty.
ALGOP Files Amicus Brief with SCOTUS in Redistricting Case
The court battle surrounding Alabama’s Congressional district lines is drawing closer. Today, the Alabama Republican Party filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court, supporting the state’s appeal of the Congressional redistricting lawsuit. A federal district court ruled in January that Alabama’s Congressional lines violated the Voting Rights Act and needed to be
ALGOP Application Deadline for House District 47 Candidates This Friday
The deadline for candidates wishing to be considered as the Alabama Republican Party nominee for House District 47 is this Friday, April 29, 2022 at 5 p.m. The position became open following the passing of State Representative David Wheeler (R-Vestavia Hills) last month. At the time qualifying closed, Rep. Wheeler was the only qualified candidate
ALGOP Joins RNC Effort to Withdraw from Presidential Debate Commission
The Alabama Republican Party fully supports today’s decision by the Republican National Committee to withdraw from the Commission on Presidential Debates. “The RNC has done its due diligence in reaching out to the Commission, in hopes of resolving glaring issues with the entire presidential debate process. Our complaints have fallen on deaf ears. The Republican
ICYMI: Alabama lawmakers passage of Sergeant Nick Risner Act important milestone for 2022 legislative session
So another Alabama Legislative Session has come and gone. This session resulted in many storylines that folks will be analyzing for weeks on the long-term implications for the state and all Alabama citizens. One of the most important bills that passed was the Sergeant Nick Risner Act, which would bar the early release of felons
ALGOP Accepting Applications for HD 47 Candidates
The Alabama Republican Party is now accepting applications for candidates seeking to be the Republican nominee in Alabama House District 47. The position became open following the passing of State Representative David Wheeler (R-Vestavia Hills) last month. At the time qualifying closed, Rep. Wheeler was the only qualified candidate for the district. Pursuant to state
ALGOP Statement on Jen Psaki Comments and Legislative Session
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl released the following statement following the end of the 2022 Legislative Session: “The Alabama Republican Party would like to thank our members in the State House and Senate for their service to the people of Alabama. No legislative session is perfect, but we are proud of our Legislators’ work,
ALGOP Statement on Constitutional Carry Law
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl released the following statement following the passage of Constitutional Carry in Alabama: “The Alabama Republican Party is committed to defending people’s conditional rights. Supporting the Second Amendment is an important part of our Party’s platform, and we have long been advocates for Constitutional Carry. No Alabamian should be charged
ALGOP Statement on the Passing of State Representative David Wheeler
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl released the following statement regarding the passing of State Representative David Wheeler (R-Vestavia Hills): “We are absolutely heartbroken by the news of Rep. Wheeler’s passing. He was a stalwart in our Party for many years – long before his election to the Alabama Legislature. In addition to serving on our