Retired Circuit Judge Bobby Ray Aderholt, a Republican trailblazer in North Alabama, passed away peacefully at home following a brief battle with cancer. He was 85 years old. Judge Aderholt was first elected to serve on Alabama’s 25th Judicial Circuit in 1976, when the state was still largely Democrat. The odds were stacked against him,
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ALGOP Congratulates April Weaver, Kenneth Paschal on Special Election Victories
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl issued the following statement on April Weaver (SD-14) and Kenneth Paschal’s (HD-73) special election victories: “On behalf of the Alabama Republican Party, I am excited to welcome April Weaver back to the Alabama Legislature following her service in the Trump administration. Senator-elect Weaver brings a wealth of legislative experience
Republican Cleve Poole Sworn in as Circuit Judge for 2nd Judicial Circuit
Butler County Republican Party Chairman Cleve Poole was sworn in as a Circuit Judge for the 2nd Judicial Circuit (Butler, Crenshaw, and Lowndes Counties) on Monday, June 21, 2021. He was appointed by Governor Ivey to replace Judge Terri Lovell, who was recently named executive director of the Alabama Bar Association. “I’m excited about this new opportunity,”
ALGOP Chairman Applauds Signing of COVID Passport Ban
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl issued the following statement on the signing of the COVID Vaccine Passport Ban into law: “The COVID Vaccine Passport Ban (SB267) is now law in the state of Alabama – protecting the privacy rights of all our citizens. With this preemptive action, Alabamians will no longer have to worry about
ALGOP Stands with State Rep. Shane Stringer
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl issued the following statement regarding the dismissal of State Rep. Shane Stringer from his position with the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office: “To have a State Representative willing to stand up for people’s constitutional rights and lose his job over it is incredibly brave and honorable. Rep. Shane Stringer is
ALGOP Welcomes Fayette County Coroner to the Republican Party
Fayette County Coroner TK “Timothy” Kimbrell switched from the Democrat to the Republican Party at the county GOP’s monthly meeting in Fayette. “Today the issues are right and wrong,” Mr. Kimbrell told the county executive committee. “I am glad to be part of the Fayette County GOP.” The county committee voted unanimously to accept the
ALGOP Special Primary Run-Off Results for House District 73
The special primary run-off election was held today in Alabama House District 73 (Shelby County). Provisional votes withstanding, below is a breakdown of votes received: CANDIDATELeigh HulseyKenneth Paschal TOTAL VOTES CAST14121476 PERCENTAGE48.89%51.11% (Source: www.alabamavotes.gov) Provisional ballots will be counted on May 4, 2021, and the Party will certify the election to the Secretary of State on
ALGOP Awards Chairman’s Commendation to Stadthagen, Gudger
The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) has presented two members of the Alabama Legislature with the Chairman’s Commendation award for their service to the State of Alabama while upholding the values of the ALGOP party platform. State Representative Scott Stadthagen (Cullman, Marshall and Morgan Counties) and State Senator Garlan Gudger (Cullman, Lawrence, Marion and Winston Counties) are the House and Senate sponsors of
ALGOP Chairman Wahl Issues Statement on Democrat COVID Passport Proposal
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl released the following statement responding to the Biden Administration’s proposal to require so-called COVID vaccine passports to travel, and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s implementation of a vaccine passport requirement in New York State: “What the Biden Administration is proposing is quite possibly the biggest federal overreach in my
ALGOP Special Primary Election Results for Senate District 14 and House District 73
Special primary elections were held today in Alabama Senate District 14 (Bibb, Chilton and Shelby counties) and Alabama House District 73 (Shelby County). Provisional votes withstanding, below is a breakdown of votes received: Senate District 14 CANDIDATE Joseph BarlowDonna StrongApril Weaver TOTAL VOTES CAST 3915694368 PERCENTAGE 7.34%10.68%81.98% House District 73 CANDIDATE Joseph DaleyGeorge HenryLeigh HulseyKennethPaschalKerri