News Flash • Board Appoints New District 8 Legislator
Today, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Jevin Hodge to fill the vacant seat in Arizona's 8th Congressional District. LD-8 is located in four different supervisory districts and spans much of southern Maricopa County, including Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, and the Salt River-Pima Maricopa Indian Community. “I first met Jevin Hodge in 2020 when he […]
GOP candidates for Alabama’s open congressional district campaign in Butler County
On Monday night, several candidates running in Alabama's March 5, 2024 Republican primary addressed the Butler County Republican Executive Committee. Alabama's new 2nd Congressional District is split almost evenly between black and white voters, so the seat could shift from Republicans to Democrats. Local, state and federal Republican leaders are working hard to stop that, […]
Ainsworth endorses Johana Bucci for district court judge
“We are proud to announce that Johanna Bucci, a dedicated and experienced prosecutor, has been endorsed by Alabama Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth for District Court Judge,” the campaign said. “This endorsement reflects Mr. Bucci's dedication to upholding justice and his strong reputation in the legal community,” they also said. Lt. Governor Ainsworth recognizes Ms. Butch's […]
Connecticut School District Faces Backlash After Removing Columbus Day And Veterans Day From Calendar
A Connecticut school district is facing backlash for removing both Columbus Day and Veterans Day from the school calendar following a Board of Education (BOE) vote, according to multiple reports. Public school students in Stamford, Conn., will miss two U.S. holidays after the city's Board of Education voted 5-3 on Jan. 25 to remove the […]
Qualifying begins for House District 27 special election
The Republican Party of Alabama today announced the start of the qualifying period for the special election primary in House District 27. This marks the beginning of a race to fill a vacant seat in one of Alabama's key legislative districts. Prospective candidates must submit their candidacy by Tuesday, January 30th at 5:00 PM CST. […]
Steve Flowers: New Second Congressional District is race to watch
Perhaps the most interesting race to watch in Alabama this year is the newly elected 2nd Congressional District race. The new seats were determined by a federal court to create Alabama's second-largest majority-minority district. There are currently six Republicans and one Democrat representing Alabama in Washington. If Democrats win the seat, there will be five […]
Governor announces special election dates for House District 27
Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation Wednesday setting a special election date for Alabama's 27th Congressional District. This seat was previously held by Wes Kitchens, who won the Alabama Senate District 9 seat on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Governor Ivey has set the special primary election for Tuesday, April 2, 2024. If necessary, special primary […]
Governor Ivey announces special election dates for House District 27
Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation setting a special election date for Alabama's 27th Congressional District, which includes the areas of Arab, Guntersville, Union Grove and Grant. Wes Kitchens, who had held the position since 2018, won the seat previously held by Clay Schofield on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, and is now the representative for […]
New 2nd Congressional District is the race to watch in 2024
Perhaps the most interesting race to watch in Alabama this year is the newly drawn 2nd Congressional District race. The new seats were determined by a federal court to create Alabama's second-largest majority-minority district. There are currently six Republicans and one Democrat representing Alabama in Washington. If Democrats win the seat, there will be five […]
Senate Republicans welcome Wes Kitchens as new District 9 senator
The Alabama Senate Republican Caucus welcomed Wes Kitchens as the newly elected state senator for Senate District 9 after a special Republican primary election earlier this month. Mr. Kitchens will take the oath of office at the Marshall County Courthouse on Tuesday, January 23rd, and will be sworn into the Senate immediately. “I am very […]
