2nd outbreak reported, this one in Maricopa County

PHOENIX — Bird flu has been detected in Arizona for the second time in less than a month, this time in Maricopa County, health officials announced Monday. On Thursday, a flock of poultry in the backyard tested positive for avian influenza, the newspaper said. Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA). AZDA further added that the herd […]

Arizona 2nd Congressional District election: Here are the candidates

The Arizona Republic sent a brief questionnaire to candidates in the state's 2nd Congressional District, which covers much of northeastern Arizona. Incumbent Rep. Eli Klain (R-Ariz.) is seeking a second term in office, and former Yavapai County Supervisor Jack Smith is challenging him for the Republican nomination. Former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez is running […]

Shomari Figures wins Democratic runoff in Alabama’s newly-drawn 2nd Congressional District

On Tuesday night, Democrats selected their candidate for Alabama's newly created 2nd Congressional District in a runoff election between state Rep. Anthony Daniels and Shomali Figures, a civil rights attorney and the son of former state Sen. Michael Figures and current state Sen. Vivian Figures (D-Mobile). Shomali Figures defeated House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, receiving […]

Caroleene Dobson wins GOP runoff in Alabama’s newly-drawn 2nd Congressional District

First-time political candidate Carolyn Dobson defeated former state Sen. Dick Brewbaker in a primary runoff election Tuesday to become the Republican candidate for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. Dobson will face Mobile native Shomali Figures in the November general election to decide the fate of the newly redistricted district. At the time of writing, unofficial results […]

Reuters names Alabama 2nd Congressional District among top ‘races to watch’ in 2024

Alabama's 2nd Congressional District election is once again attracting national attention. Recent reportReuters featured the race as one of 11 House of Representatives elections to watch. Last year, a three-judge panel selected from maps proposed by a special judge appointed by the judge, and redistricting took place after a ruling that maps approved by the […]