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Low Voter Turnout Predicted in July 14th Republican Primary Run-Off

Next Tuesday,  Alabamians will head to the polls the first statewide election since the coronavirus pandemic.  July 14th is the republican primary run-off for Alabama’s U.S Senate Seat and Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. Low voter turnout is typical in a special election, but political analyst Steve Flower’s weighed in amid coronavirus concerns and what he’s calling low voter interest.  “I think…

Montgomery Co. Probate Judge Requesting More Money for Upcoming Election Amid COVID-19 Safety Concerns

Montgomery County election officials say they’ll need nearly $87,000 more dollars to make voting in the primary run-off, safer for voters and poll workers amid coronavirus concerns. Probate Judge J.C. Love, III submitted a budget request change totaling $86,977 to the Montgomery county commission on May 10th, ahead of the July 14th GOP primary run-off.  The election was previously scheduled…

District 26 Senate Seat Run-Off Election, One Week Away

Voters in Alabama’s 26th district will hit the polls next week for the runoff election for state senate. Representative John Knight and Montgomery city councilman David Burkette will face off on February 27th for that currently vacant seat. District 26 includes West, South and North Alabama as well as the Western edge of Pike Road. Last month, the Alabama democratic…

Democratic Primary For District 26 Senate Seat Ends In A Run-Off

The Democratic primary for the District 26 state senate seat ended with two victors. None of the 5 democratic candidates earned 50 percent of the vote,  therefore a run off is to come between John Knight and David Burkette. District 26 includes West, South and North Montgomery as well as the Western edge of Pike Road. Knight is currently a member…

One Step Closer to Filling U.S. Senate Seat Vacancy -Special Election Primary Wrap-Up

What was once a crowed race for Alabama’s vacant U.S. Senate seat, has now dwindled down to 3. Current Senator Luther Strange  is one of two republican victors in Tuesday’s special election and plans to move forward with full steam ahead. He says “8 on 1 has kind of been the game so far, now we’re 1 on 1 and…