The Alabama Republican Party has granted a motion for re-hearing in the election contest between Jay Hovey and Tom Whatley. Hovey’s request is based on a statement that was released by ALEA approximately 24 hours after the initial hearing concluded. Election security and making sure that every vote is counted properly is of paramount importance to
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ALGOP Releases Additional Information on Alabama Senate District 27
The Alabama Republican Party Candidate Committee determined during Saturday’s election contest hearing that an uncounted provisional ballot in favor of Senator Tom Whatley was improperly excluded from the vote totals. When this provisional ballot was included in the vote totals, the race became tied. The Alabama Republican Party has the authority to pick its nominee
ALGOP Releases Final Decision on Senate District 27 Election Contest
On Saturday, June 25, 2022, a hearing was held on the election contest filed in Alabama Senate District 27. Following deliberations, the Alabama Republican Party Candidate Committee released its final decision in this matter: The Committee has declared the race a tie. The tie will be broken in the same manner established for general elections
ALGOP Releases Final Decision on House District 29 Election Contest
On Saturday, June 25, 2022, a hearing was held on the election contest filed in Alabama House District 29. Following deliberations, the Alabama Republican Party Candidate Committee released its final decision in this matter: The election contest in Alabama House District 29 has been denied. The hearing was conducted based on Alabama State Law, Rules
ALGOP Releases Final Decision on House District 28 Election Contest
On Saturday, June 25, 2022, a hearing was held on the election contest filed in Alabama House District 28. Following deliberations, the Alabama Republican Party Candidate Committee released its final decision in this matter: The election contest in Alabama House District 28 has been denied. The hearing was conducted based on Alabama State Law, Rules
ALGOP Statement on SCOTUS Overturning Roe v Wade
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl issued the following statement on the Supreme Court of the United States landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade: “Today, the fundamental human right to life won. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision correctly returns the issue of abortion back to the states where it belongs. Each state will now be
ALGOP Releases Outline of Election Contest Proceedings
he Alabama Republican Party Candidate Committee will hold hearings on three election contests that were filed following the May ALGOP Primary Election. The closed hearings will commence on Saturday, June 25, 2022.The following election contests will be heard: Alabama Senate District 27 Alabama House District 28 Alabama House District 29 The hearings will be conducted
ALGOP Statement on Primary Election Runoff
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl issued the following statement concerning today’s ALGOP Primary Election Runoff: “It’s been a long and spirited primary election cycle. Our candidates have done an amazing job, working hard to meet the voters and make the case on why they would best serve our state. Our Party is blessed to
ALGOP to Hear Four Election Contests
Following a meeting of the Alabama Republican Party Candidate Committee, the Committee has determined it will hear the following four election contests that were submitted to the ALGOP: Alabama Senate District 27 Alabama House District 2 Alabama House District 28 Alabama House District 29 The Committee will be complying with the process laid out in
ALGOP Releases List of Election Contests
As of 12 Noon today (June 2, 2022), in accordance with Alabama Code 17-13-70, the Alabama Republican Party has received election contests in the following races: Alabama Senate District 27 Alabama House District 1 Alabama House District 2 Alabama House District 28 Alabama House District 29 Lauderdale County Commission District 1 Several Lauderdale County ALGOP