Alabama Republican Assembly releases primary endorsements
The Alabama Republican Assembly has released its candidate endorsements for the upcoming May 24 primary. The Republican Assembly meets every two years to listen to candidates, questions candidates in private settings, and then issues endorsements in races where any candidate garners at least a two-thirds vote of delegates. The 2022 Endorsement Conference was held last Saturday at Hotel Capstone in Tuscaloosa. Local President Jennifer Montrose said she was “excited about the passion and energy in support of conservative candidates and constitutional values.” U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks was endorsed for U.S. Senator, receiving 96% of the vote. ALRA President Don Wallace stated, “Mo Brooks made a clear and convincing case for being the only consistent conservative in the race, based on a track record of experience and an un-matched voting record on issues like illegal immigration, pro-life values, support for our military and sound economic policies. The near unanimity of his support, when other races were not so clear cut, is an indication that the Brooks campaign has a new focus, new energy, and rising hopes to reclaim leadership in the Senate race.” In the matchup in the Governor’s race, businessman Tim James led the field, followed by Pastor Dean Odle. However, no candidate received enough votes to be endorsed in that race. Former BAM Executive Lew Burdette was placed fourth. Lindy Blanchard was fourth. There were also not enough votes for endorsement for the races for Attorney General, State Auditor, or the Secretary of State race where current State Auditor Jim Zeigler was just shy of the number of votes needed from the 55 delegates. Calhoun County Circuit Judge Debra Jones received the necessary votes for endorsement at Supreme Court Justice, Place 5. Robin Litaker and Brent Woodall also garnered an over 67% vote for their respective PSC campaigns. Other major endorsements included Paul Sanford and Michael Joiner for Congress, as well as Alex Balkum, Marie Manning, and Wayne Reynolds for State Board of Education. The group also is in the process of making endorsements in a slate of legislative races in the Republican primary to be released soon on social media and other outlets.
Here’s everyone the Alabama Republican Assembly has endorsed in the 2018 primary runoff election
The Alabama Republican Assembly — a grassroots organization tasked with reforming the Republican Party for the vast and disenfranchised majority of its members: Reagan conservatives, who believe in small government, lower taxes, free market capitalism, a strong defense, the right to life, and a decent America — has made its endorsements for the 2018 primary runoff election. The group recently met in Northport, Ala., where they voted on their recommendations for statewide and federal offices ahead of the primary runoffs on July 17. Below are the candidates the group believes are most committed to conservative values, the rule of law, and changing the corrupt culture in politics: Statewide Races Attorney General: Troy King Commissioner of Agriculture: Rick Pate Associate Justice Place 1: Sarah Stewart Court of Civil Appeals Place 1: Michelle Manley Thomason Court of Criminal Appeals Place 2: Chris McCool United States Congress U.S. Congress District 2: Martha Roby
Here’s everyone the Alabama Republican Assembly has endorsed in the 2018 election cycle
The Alabama Republican Assembly — a grassroots organization tasked with reforming the Republican Party for the vast and disenfranchised majority of its members: Reagan conservatives, who believe in small government, lower taxes, free market capitalism, a strong defense, the right to life, and a decent America — has made its endorsements for the 2018 primary election cycle. The group held their statewide meeting in Pratville, Ala., where they voted on their recommendations for statewide office, state legislature, and even some local offices ahead of the Republican primary on June 5. “We must have elected leaders who are committed to governing honestly and ethically, and believe these candidates can best help our state move forward in the November election,” the group said of their endorsements. Below are the candidates the group believes are most committed to conservative values, the rule of law, and changing the corrupt culture in state politics: United State Congress House District 2: Rich Hobson House District 5: Mo Brooks Statewide races Governor: Scott Dawson Lt. Governor: Rusty Glover Attorney General: Alice Martin Secretary of State: John Merrill State Auditor: Jim Zeigler Commissioner of Agriculture: Rick Pate Supreme Court Chief Justice of the Supreme Court: Tom Parker Associate Justice Place 1: Debra Jones Associate Justice Place 4: John Bahakel Court of Civil Appeals Place 1: Michelle Manley Thomason Place 2: Terri Willingham Thomas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 1: Richard Minor Place 2: Chris McCool Place 3: Bill Cole State Board of Education District 2: John Taylor District 8: Wayne Reynolds State Senate races District 2: Tom Butler District 4: Paul Bussman District 7: Sam Givhan District 10: Mack N. Butler District 12: Wayne Willis District 13: Tim Sprayberry District 21: Gerald Allen District 25: Will Barfoot District 32: David Northcutt District 34: Jack Williams State House races District 3: Andrew Sorrell District 4: Tom Fredericks District 9: James R Bowling District 10: Charles A. Orr District 12: Corey Harbison District 22: Ritchie Whorton District 23: Tommy Hanes District 31: Dustin DeVaughn District 39: TJ Maloney District 42: Jimmie Hardee District 49: April Weaver District 64: Stephen Sexton District 73: Matt Fridy District 87: Adam E Parker District 88: Will Dismukes District 89: Wes Allen District 91: Lister H. Reeves, Jr. District 105: Janet Brown Oglesby Other races Lauderdale County Probate Judge: William Smith Tuscaloosa County Probate Judge: Rob Robertson Fayette County Probate Judge: Mike Freeman Jefferson County District Attorney: Mike Anderton Tuscaloosa County Circuit Clerk: Magaria Bobo
Top GOP Senate candidates tout endorsements in final sprint to primary day
The top GOP candidates running to finish out Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ term in the Senate each publicized major campaign endorsements Monday. CD 5 U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks picked up support from conservative commentator Ann Coulter, who said Alabamians have “a chance this year to save the country by sending Congressman Mo Brooks to the US Senate.” “Despite my general policy of not making endorsements in GOP state primaries, this moment in history is too important not to endorse Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks for the Senate seat vacated by the great Jeff Sessions,” she said. Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Roy Moore sent out an email Monday touting an endorsement from the Alabama Republican Assembly, which announced it would back Moore last week. Don Wallace, who heads up the Southeast Region of the ALRA, said “while there are several good candidates that are running for this position and who would serve Alabama well in the Senate, the Republican Assembly voted overwhelmingly for Judge Moore because of his demonstrable commitment to conservative principles and a willingness to stand up against an out of control Federal Judiciary.” Not to be outdone, sitting U.S. Sen. Luther Strange came out with a new ad highlighting the endorsement he received from the National Rifle Association back in May. In the 30-second ad, titled “Drain the Swamp,” Strange says he’s working with President Donald Trump’s administration to curb illegal immigration and build a wall on the country’s southern border. The ad then displays the NRA seal and he mentions the group’s endorsement over video of Strange firing a handgun at a shooting range. A recent poll from Raycom News Network put Strange and Moore in a statistical tie heading into the final stretch, with Brooks coming in as the only other GOP candidate in the nine-person field with double digit support. Alabama requires a primary runoff election if no candidate gets more than 50 percent of the vote, which seems likely given current poll numbers. The primary race is set for Aug. 15. The primary runoff, if necessary, will be Sept. 26; the general election is Dec. 12.
Alabama Republican Assembly backs Roy Moore for Senate
With just over two weeks to go until the special primary election for the rest of Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ Senate term, the Alabama Republican Assembly announced it would back former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Roy Moore for the GOP nomination. The Alabama Republican Assembly announced its support for Moore on July 26, citing his “correct moral and constitutional principles” as what sets him apart in the crowded Republican Primary race. “Judge Moore is a proven fighter, personally and politically, and will stand strong for government that abides by the Constitution,” said ALRA President Jennifer Montrose. Don Wallace, who heads up the Southeast Region of the ALRA, said “while there are several good candidates that are running for this position and who would serve Alabama well in the Senate, the Republican Assembly voted overwhelmingly for Judge Moore because of his demonstrable commitment to conservative principles and a willingness to stand up against an out of control Federal Judiciary.” Montrose closed out the endorsement by issuing a call to arms for “all conservatives to join us in supporting Judge Roy Moore in the August Republican Primary. Moore’s major rivals in the primary race are sitting U.S. Sen. Luther Strange, who was appointed to the seat earlier this year by scandal-plagued former Gov. Robert Bentley, and CD 5 U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, who is a member of the House Freedom Caucus and has recently doubled down on his concerns with President Donald Trump’s administration. A recent poll from Raycom News Network put Strange and Moore in a statistical tie heading into the final stretch, with Brooks coming in as the only other GOP candidate in the nine-person field with double digit support. Alabama requires a primary runoff election if no candidate gets more than 50 percent of the vote, which seems likely given current poll numbers. The primary race is set for Aug. 15. The primary runoff, if necessary, will be Sept. 26; the general election is Dec. 12.
