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
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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
ALGOP Statement on Ballot Issues in Legislative Races
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl issued the following statement regarding ballot issues in State House Districts 28 and 29 during the Republican Primary Election: “We are incredibly upset about the situation, which impacts both our Republican primary voters and our Republican candidates. Our number one priority is to make sure the will of Republican primary voters
ALGOP Statement on Republican Primary Election
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl issued the following statement concerning today’s ALGOP Primary Election: “The ballots have been cast and the people of Alabama have spoken. First and foremost, I would like to thank our Republican primary voters. They are the real winners today – making it a priority to research and vote for
ALGOP Selects Hoover City Councilman Mike Shaw as House District 47 Nominee
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
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