Elections Hearing to determine Sebrina Martin’s ballot status to be held this week The party has the power to remove a candidate from the ballot if they find their conduct to be incompatible with the position. Jacob HolmesJuly 12, 2022
Elections Alabama Democratic Party directs Sebrina Martin to show cause to remain on ballot Martin has until July 8 to respond to the order and fight her disqualification. Jacob HolmesJuly 5, 2022
Elections Woman claims Martin abused her position to adopt her son Sebrina Martin adopted the newborn sibling of a minor client she represented in a 2016 dependency case. Jacob HolmesJune 29, 2022
Courts Federal court tosses challenge to Alabama Democratic Party’s new bylaws The dismissal should be the final legal statement on the bylaws changes that ushered in new ADP leadership. Josh MoonJune 22, 2022
Elections Democratic Party procedure could revoke nomination from Sebrina Martin Parties are not legally required to follow primary results, and Democratic Party bylaws provide for the removal of a nominee. 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
State Wade Perry exiting as ADP director Perry has served as executive director since 2020 — his second stint in the role. Josh MoonMay 31, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Democrats: Mostly talk and very little walk So, supporters of reproductive freedom for women, for asylum in the United States, for treating marginalized citizens anywhere near equal to our wealthiest and... Joey KennedyMay 7, 2022
Opinion Opinion | The Supreme Court’s decision has deepened discrimination in our state In Alabama and the rest of the nation – when it comes to voting rights – we’ve still got a long way to go.... David PersonFebruary 14, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Permanent health coverage subsidies are critical The pandemic made it clear that more Americans need the opportunity to access quality, affordable health coverage. Wade PerryDecember 9, 2021