State Secretary of State’s Office implements email retention policy The program, dubbed Capstone, is an effort of the Alabama Department of Archives and History to preserve key emails. StaffApril 22, 2022
Elections MyPillow CEO backs Zeigler for secretary of state Lindell has repeatedly questioned the 2020 election, feeding into the false narrative that it was stolen. Jacob HolmesApril 21, 2022
Elections Rep. Wes Allen leads fundraising pack in secretary of state race Allen has raised the most, and has the largest remaining balance in the race. Eddie BurkhalterApril 19, 2022
Elections Personnel file details sexual harassment allegations against Ed Packard Packard, a candidate for secretary of state, denied the allegations and said he has "nothing to hide." Jacob HolmesApril 14, 2022
Elections BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses Wes Allen for Alabama Secretary of State ProgressPAC, BCA’s political affiliate, has endorsed state Rep. Wes Allen for secretary of state. StaffMarch 25, 2022
Elections Fundraising blackout period for statewide candidates ends The blackout period ends within 120 days of any primary, runoff or general election. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 25, 2022
Elections Alabama’s administrator of elections announces secretary of state candidacy Ed Packard, a Republican, calls for post-election audits after every election in Alabama. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 28, 2021
Elections Merrill meets with Trump to discuss election integrity Merrill says Trump praised Alabama as a standard for other states. Jacob HolmesDecember 3, 2021
Elections Former Alabama House candidate indicates possible secretary of state bid Chris Horn in 2014 ran unsuccessfully for state House District 53 seat, which was won by Rep. Anthony Daniels, D-Huntsville. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 10, 2021
Elections Candidates will not be able to fundraise during the special session Campaigns will not be allowed to accept campaign contributions during the blackout period. Brandon MoseleySeptember 23, 2021