The ALGOP special primary runoff election to fill the vacancy in Alabama House District 49 occurred today in Bibb, Chilton and Shelby Counties. Although results are still unofficial, it appears that Russell Bedsole is the Alabama Republican Party nominee. Alabama Secretary of State reported unofficial election results can be found here. Provisional ballots will be
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ALGOP Chairman Terry Lathan Statement at the Conclusion of the Republican National Convention
Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued the following statement at the conclusion of the Republican National Convention: “Now that President Trump has officially accepted the Republican nomination for president and the convention has come to a close, we are ready to work even harder to secure his policies for our great state and nation.
ALGOP Chairman Terry Lathan Statement on Doug Jones Democrat National Convention Speech
ALGOP Chairman Terry Lathan issued the following statement following Senator Doug Jones’s remarks during the virtual Democrat National Convention: “Senator Doug Jones embraced the ‘left of left’ at the DNC Convention by joining Bernie Sanders to endorse Joe Biden. The message from Michelle Obama was one of despair. Senator Jones lined up with his teammates who
Butler County Circuit Clerk Switches to Republican Party
The Circuit Clerk of Butler County, Mattie Gomillion, announced she is switching to the Republican Party. Ms. Gomillion, elected as a Democrat, met with the Butler County Republican Executive Committee to make her party switch and was warmly received by the local party. “The Democrat Party of today is not the same party I joined years ago. Their
ALGOP Chairman Terry Lathan Statement on Joe Biden VP Announcement
ALGOP Chairman Terry Lathan issued the following statement on Joe Biden’s choice of Kamala Harris as his running mate in the 2020 presidential election: “Joe Biden’s VP pick drags the Democrats’ ticket even further to the left. Kamala Harris was the first proud co-sponsor Bernie’s Medicare for All government healthcare takeover. She’s applauded efforts to defund the
ALGOP Chairman Terry Lathan Issues Statement Concerning State Rep. Will Dismukes
Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued the following statement concerning State Rep. Will Dismukes (R-Prattville): “While Rep. Dismukes has released a statement attempting to clarify his actions as a private citizen attending a celebration of the first Grand Wizard of the Klu Klux Klan, Alabamians hold their elected officials to a high standard of
ALGOP Chairman Terry Lathan Issues Statement on Cancellation of Republican National Convention
Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued the following statement on the cancellation of the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville, FL: “We understand and support President Trump’s decision to cancel our Party’s convention celebration in Jacksonville due to the safety concerns the virus situation has created. As always, health and safety are a priority for
ALGOP Chairman Terry Lathan Statement on the Passing of State Representative Ron Johnson
Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued the following statement on the passing of State Representative Ron Johnson: “We were so deeply saddened as we learned about the passing of Alabama State Representative Ron Johnson. He proudly and selflessly served the people of Sylacauga and the surrounding area for 42 years. His background as a pharmacist
ALGOP U.S. House CD-1 Primary Runoff Remarks from Chairman Lathan
Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued the following statement regarding today’s ALGOP Primary Runoff for the U.S. House in District 1: “The voters of Congressional District 1 had two exceptional candidates to chose from in this runoff. “Jerry Carl has worked hard for the people of Mobile County as a county commissioner. That background,
ALGOP U.S. House CD-2 Primary Runoff Remarks from Chairman Lathan
Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued the following statement regarding today’s ALGOP Primary Runoff for the U.S. House in District 2: “The voters of Congressional District 2 had outstanding candidates for their open House seat. I am confident their choice for nominee – Barry Moore – will go to Washington and do an exceptional