Elections Mo Brooks calls January 6 committee a “witch hunt” Brooks announced "women for Mo" in partnership with Women for America First, an organization involved in the rally preceding the Capitol attack. Jacob HolmesJune 13, 2022
Elections Sebrina Martin lost custody of six children for use of excessive corporal punishment Court documents show Martin lost custody of six children due to excessive corporal punishment in her Montgomery home in July 2013. Jacob HolmesJune 9, 2022
Congress Shelby criticizes Biden border policy for placing burden on National Guard The comments came during a defense subcommittee hearing reviewing the fiscal year 2023 funding request. Jacob HolmesJune 9, 2022
Elections ALGOP to hear four election challenges Candidates in the House District 28 and 29 races want the election to be redone on account of a mapping error. Jacob HolmesJune 7, 2022
Elections Challenges filed in five legislative races The challenges include House districts 28 and 29, where a redistricting error resulted in numerous voters receiving incorrect ballots. Jacob HolmesJune 6, 2022
Courts Judge blocks motion to dismiss lawsuit against Merrill over access to purged voter lists Greater Birmingham Ministries filed the suit, claiming the Secretary of State's Office refused to release the information without charging "exorbitant fees." Jacob HolmesJune 3, 2022
Elections House District 28, 29 certified despite redistricting error ALGOP chairman John Wahl said he expects challenges to the results, which must be filed by noon Thursday. Jacob HolmesJune 2, 2022
Elections Merrill responds to lawsuit seeking to prohibit use of electronic voting machines The lawsuit was filed by former Republican gubernatorial candidate Lindy Blanchard and State Rep. Tommy Have, R-Scottsboro. Jacob HolmesJune 2, 2022
Elections Democratic gubernatorial candidate Yolanda Flowers backed by Democrats for Life In an interview with APR, Flowers tended to oppose abortion legislation, instead suggesting the issue should be left to "God's judgment." Jacob HolmesMay 31, 2022
Elections “Mass chaos” redistricting error leaves Etowah County candidates in the lurch Secretary of State John Merrill says it is up to the Republican Party to decide where to go from here. Jacob HolmesMay 27, 2022