ALGOP chair Wahl downplays Dems attempts to turn HD10 loss into national ‘bellwether decision’ — ‘Either a lack of understanding of the political landscape or an attempt to mislead voters’ | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Alabama Republican Party chairman John Wahl released a statement on Wednesday downplaying Democrats’ attempts to make the Republican loss in House District 10 to a Democrat into a national issue for other elections. Wahl said, “National Democrats are trying to insinuate that House District 10 is a bellwether decision, not just for Alabama but also […]
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ALGOP chair Wahl backs bill requiring post-election audits – ‘I want to see Alabama leading the nation in common sense solutions’ | #elections | #alabama
The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) is backing legislation requiring county probate judges to conduct mandatory ballot audits after every county and statewide election. House Bill 259 (HB259), sponsored by State Rep. Debbie Wood (R-Valley), would require the probate judge of each county to conduct a post-election audit after every county and statewide general election to […]
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ALGOP slams JeffCo Democrats after recent convictions – ‘The Democrats in our County have become synonymous with corruption and incompetence’ | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
After the recent guilty pleading and resignation of State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham), the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) is calling out “corruption” in the Jefferson County Democratic Party. It was revealed on Tuesday that Rogers had agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and conspiracy to obstruct justice in connection […]
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Opinion | What happened to Republicans? | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
The other night, I flipped on my TV and caught the start of a “Daily Show” episode featuring clips of rightwing fishstick darling Tucker Carlson denouncing America because he bought some cheap groceries in communist Russia. A few days before that, Alabama’s senior senator, global policy and three-branch government expert Tommy Tuberville, launched into a […]
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ALGOP pushing for bill to allow jailing of librarians | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
There has been a longstanding exemption in Alabama’s Anti-Obscenity Enforcement Act for libraries and their agents pursuing “legitimate educational purposes.” The Alabama Republican Party voted Saturday to encourage the Legislature to repeal that code section, which would allow for librarians to face criminal charges for a purported violation of the code. APR reached out to […]
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Alabama Republican Party endorses Donald Trump | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
In an unsurprising move, the Alabama Republican Party finally gave its official Presidential endorsement to former President Donald Trump. It has been clear for some time that the party was destined to back Trump in the Presidential election, with every Republican member of the state’s delegation backing him. Still, the party broke with its tradition […]
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Bill Harris pulls off upset for Alabama RNC committeeman against Trump-endorsed John Blanchard, incumbent Paul Reynolds | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
BIRMINGHAM — At Saturday’s Alabama Republican Party winter meeting, Bill Harris defeated Trump ally John Blanchard and incumbent committeeman Paul Reynolds in an upset. Harris, who serves as U.S. Rep. Barry Moore’s (R-Enterprise) district director, was thought to be the underdog heading into Saturday’s election. He and Reynolds both topped former President Donald Trump-endorsed John […]
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Alabama Senate Republicans: Defending Alabama in 2024 | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
When it comes to being in touch with the issues facing the people of Alabama and effectively serving them, the state legislature stands unrivaled. Given the chaos in D.C., the lack of direction from government agencies, and Joe Biden’s blatant ignorance, the responsibility falls solely on state governments to restore order, protect our rights, and […]
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ALGOP agenda prioritizes school choice, fighting “woke agenda” | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
The Alabama Republican Party released its list of legislative priorities Thursday ahead of the 2024 legislative session. The priorities include creating legislation to offer “universal school choice,” which has been a major focus ahead of the session, and “challenging the woke socialist agenda.” “It is incredibly important that Alabama passes legislation that helps struggling families […]
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School choice, medical freedom, women’s bill of rights among ALGOP’s legislative priorities | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) has released its legislative priorities with less than a week until the Alabama Legislature gavels in for the 2024 session. As lawmakers prepare to make their weekly treks to Montgomery to debate a bevy of issues, the state’s Republican leadership will push specific issues it believes are pressing for Alabamians. […]
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