The Alabama Republican Party passes resolutions and elects officers

The Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee held its Winter Meeting in Birmingham on Saturday. The ALGOP elected officers and passed resolutions urging legislators to adopt these policy positions.

John Wahl was elected to a second term as Chairman. Wahl is a butterfly farmer in Limestone County.

“It is an honor for me to represent you, not just you, the Republican executive committee, but you, the Republican primary voters,” Wahl said. “I am incredibly humbled by the support of my fellow committee members and the trust they have put in me. I look forward to working with them, as well as our County Parties and Auxiliary organizations, to promote and defend our Conservative values.”

Joan Reynolds of Shelby County was elected Vice Chair. Reynolds is the founder and head of the Mighty Alabama Strike Force, a group that campaigns door-to-door for Republican candidates in swing states.

“I would like to thank the members of the ALGOP Executive Committee for the confidence they have shown in me by electing me as Vice Chairman,” Vice Chair Reynolds stated. “I have worked with our chairman for two years as Finance Chair and feel that together we can accomplish great things for the state.”

Carol Jahns of Autauga County was elected Secretary.

“I am honored and respectively thank the State Executive Committee members providing me the opportunity to continue to serve as your ALGOP Secretary,” Jahns said. “I am confident that supporting each other and staying true to our platform principles are the keys to the Alabama Republican Party’s future victories.”

Sallie Bryant of Jefferson County was re-elected as Treasurer.

Bill Harris of Autauga County was elected Regional Vice Chairman, Congressional Districts 1 and 2.

Renee Gentle Powers of Chilton County was elected Regional Vice Chairman of Congressional Districts 3, 6, and 7.

Josh Dodd of Lauderdale County was elected as Regional Vice Chairman, Congressional Districts 4 and 5.

State Rep. Matt Simpson of Baldwin County was elected as the Congressional District 1 Chairman.

William Rayburn of Crenshaw County was elected as Congressional District 2 Chairman.

State Sen. Lance Bell of St. Clair County was elected Congressional District 3 Chairman.

Bonnie Sachs of Winston County was elected as Congressional District 4 Chairman.

Former Congressman Mo Brooks of Madison County was elected Congressional District 5 Chairman.

Jefferson County Republican Party Chairman Chris Brown was elected as the Congressional District 6 Chairman.

Pierce Boyd of Sumter County was elected as Congressional District 7 Chairman.

All those elected on Saturday will serve a two-year term. They will also sit on the 21-member ALGOP Steering Committee that directs Republican business throughout the year.

The Alabama Republican State Executive Committee also passed three resolutions:

•           A measure calling on the Alabama Legislature and Governor Kay Ivey to correct the state’s so-called “Good Time” law by passing legislation sponsored by State Sen. April Weaver and State Rep. Russell Bedsole.

•           A measure to abolish Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) bureaucracies and policies in public institutions.

•           A measure calling for an improved working relationship between the Alabama Legislature and the Alabama Republican Party.

The Alabama Republican Party maintained its supermajorities in both Houses of the Alabama Legislature in 2022 and won every statewide elected office: including Governor, U.S. Senator, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Auditor, Public Service Commission, Alabama Supreme Court Justice, and picked up 50 new county and local seats across the state; while contributing to Republicans winning back control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

“The Alabama Republican Party has had an amazing two years, and I am looking forward to seeing what we can accomplish together during my second term,” Wahl said.

The 400+ member ALGOP State Executive Committee is the governing body of the Alabama Republican Party. Its members are elected every four years and meet twice a year at the Winter Meeting and the Summer Meeting. The Summer Meeting will be in August at Montgomery’s Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center. The Winter Meeting will return to Birmingham in 2024.

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