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 […]
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7. State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) expressed concern that an ongoing unionization drive at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance could destroy the state's auto industry if the United Auto Workers wins. Building on momentum from a successful unionization drive at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Orr said he has heard arguments from other automakers concerned […]
Jeana Ross wins House District 27 special primary runoff
On Tuesday, in a Republican special primary runoff election where every vote truly mattered, Gina Ross defeated Alan Miller to win Alabama's 27th Congressional District seat. Ross, a former Alabama commissioner of early childhood education, received 1,611 votes, or 53.31 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results, while Miller, an Arab city council member, […]
Caroleene Dobson: ‘There’s a lot of opportunity for a Republican to win’ Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
A Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District believes his party can win the support of many former Democrats in a hotly contested race. First-time political candidate Carolyn Dobson defeated former state Sen. Dick Brewbaker in a primary runoff election earlier this year to become the Republican candidate in […]
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7. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Rejected Justice Alito recused himself from Supreme Court cases related to January 6, despite Democrats questioning his impartiality after reports emerged that controversial flags had been flown in his home after the January 6 riots. In a letter to congressional leaders, Justice Alito clarified that his wife was behind […]
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7. Alabama and Auburn are clearly optimistic about making the playoffs, and for the first time since 2009, neither Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa nor Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn will be the site of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Super 7 high school state football championships. The AHSAA announced the change because an expansion […]
2nd Congressional District ‘winnable’ says Alabama GOP chairman
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wall is cautiously optimistic that Republicans can win in the Yellow Hammer State's newly redistricted 2nd Congressional District. Republican candidate for AL-2, Carolyn Dobson, will face off against Democrat Shomali Figures in November. A newly released poll shows that when voters know Dobson and Figures' backgrounds and where they stand […]
Graham County Community College District seeks voter approval to adjust spending limit without increasing taxes
EA Photo: Eastern Arizona College is considering raising spending limits that are in place 44 years ago, a measure that would allow the college to tap existing funds and avoid the need for tax increases. Chris McBride/EAC THATCHER – The Graham County Community College District Board of Trustees is moving to ask voters to update […]
