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The 2026 election cycle is really heating up as the Republican primary is fast approaching. No race is hotter than the Republican battle for Lieutenant Governor. Patrick Bishop is one of seven candidates running for the Republican nomination. Bishop recently spokes to Brandon Moseley and Chrstopher Peeks on their Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast about the coming election, his career, why he became a Republican, and his platform which he says is built on common sense. Bishop is a retired...
November 20, 2025 – MONTGOMERY – Democratic gubernatorial candidate JaMel Brown appeared on the Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast, where he addressed his campaign for governor, his stance on major issues, and the internal challenges he faces within the Alabama Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 primary. Speaking with Brandon Moseley, Lead Reporter and Content Manager for the Alabama Gazette, and Alabama Political Contributor Publisher Chris Peeks, Brown expressed confidence in his cam...
October 3, 2025 – Pastor Will Boyd joined the Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast to discuss the status of his campaign and his platform if he is elected governor. Boyd has multiple degrees in a variety of subject areas. He has worked extensively in the private sector. He is also a Bishop in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr. Boyd was the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in 2022 and the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 2018. "My whole goal has always been to make sure I...
Alabama Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Rick Pate recently joined the Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast. Pate discussed food prices, the health of the farm economy, and the damage being done to Alabama farmers by unfair trade practices. Pate is term limited from running for a third term as Ag. commissioner and is being widely discussed as an Alabama Lieutenant Governor candidate. The Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast is hosted by Alabama Gazette Lead Reporter and Content Manager...
The 2026 state races have officially begun. The qualifying ended on January 23. It will now be a less than three-month horserace sprint to the finish line. Our May 19th GOP Primary will be our election day, because winning the Republican Primary is tantamount to election in the Heart of Dixie. The Governor’s race will not be one of the best races. Coach Tommy Tuberville appears to have a cakewalk coronation tour to the Governor’s office. He has been running full steam ahead for over a year and...
April 7, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Most people do not spend much time thinking about the role of lieutenant governor, but in Alabama, the position used to carry real influence particularly in the State Senate, where committee assignments and bill referrals determined pieces of legislation that actually moved forward. For years, the lieutenant governor was the one office with the authority as well as the time to assign bills to the appropriate committees, which ensured legislation was directed...
February 28 - RAINBOW CITY, Ala. – Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor Dr. Nicole Jones Wadsworth spoke to the Etowah County Republican Breakfast group about her campaign. Wadsworth is a commercial realtor and professional economic developer. She is a native of Huntsville, Ala. "If you know anything about the Lieutenant Governor's office the legislature stripped it much of its powers by the Legislature in 2003," said Dr. Wadsworth. She said that in addition to performing the duties o...
January 27, 2026 – MONTGOMERY – On Friday, Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl unexpectedly qualified to run for Lieutenant Governor – giving up his post as chairman. Secretary of State Wes Allen (R) – who has been running for Lt. Gov. for the last seven months – angrily denounced Wahl. "By entering this race, Nehemiah Wahl has, once again, betrayed his obligation to the Alabama Republican Party," said Allen in a statement. "Instead of living up to his duty to promote Republica...
HOOVER - Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl officially qualified to run for Lieutenant Governor today, adding one of the state's most recognizable GOP figures to an already crowded 2026 Republican primary. His entry reshapes the dynamics of the race and brings a high‑profile party leader directly onto the ballot. Wahl, who has served as chairman of the Alabama Republican Party since 2021, is widely known for his organizational work, grassroots outreach, and role in shaping the p...
October 30, 2025 – MONTGOMERY - Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) addressed the Montgomery County Republican Party at their annual Lincoln – Reagan Dinner banquet. "I am truly honored to be here," said Gudger. Gudger said that Senate Republicans have raised, "$1.8 million for the Alabama Senate," ahead of the 2026 election. The GOP currently holds a 27 to 8 supermajority over Democrats in the Alabama Senate; but a recent court ruling from Judge Manasco in Birmingham cou...
MONTGOMERY - Dr. Stewart Hill Tankersley officially qualified today to run for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama, joining a crowded and competitive Republican field ahead of the May 19, 2026 primary. His entry adds another high‑profile name to a race already drawing significant statewide attention. Tankersley, a physician and longtime conservative advocate, is positioning himself as a candidate focused on integrity, constitutional governance, and strengthening Alabama's future. His campaign is e...
UPDATED: 5:35 p.m. January 23 - With just 8 hours left in candidate qualifying more candidates are stepping up to make their claim to represent the Alabama Republican Party in federal and state elections. The Senate field of candidates has grown to seven, there is competition in four of the five Republican held congressional seats, and Tommy Tuberville faces two qualified Republican primary opponents. The U.S. Senate race is wide open with no clear frontrunner and only one candidate who has ever...
January 5, 2026 - HOOVER, Ala. - Nicole Jones Wadsworth officially qualified this morning at the Alabama Republican Party headquarters in Hoover as a candidate for lieutenant governor, filing on the first day of qualifying, January 5, 2026. Businessperson Nicole Jones Wadsworth said from day one, her campaign has been focused on a policy-oriented, results-driven agenda to Build a Better Alabama: industry recruitment and retention, workforce development, statewide infrastructure improvements,...
September 28, 2025 – Retired U.S. Army Major Patrick Bishop is one of a half dozen candidates running for Lieutenant Governor. Bishop in addition to being a veteran is a law enforcement officer who currently serves as a Cullman County Sheriff's Deputy. Bishop launched his campaign for lieutenant governor in May 2025. His campaign focuses on law enforcement, criminal justice reform, addressing the opioid crisis, education, and improving mental healthcare. Bishop's specific proposals for a...
June 20, 2025 - Dr. Nicole Jones Wadsworth – an economic developer and site selector – is a Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor. Dr. Wadsworth recently joined the Heart of Dixie Podcast with Brandon Moseley and Harry Still III to discuss her campaign and her vision for the office and the state of Alabama. "Economic development is a broad-based term, and it encompasses job recruitment, retention, quality of life, and infrastructure," explained Dr. Wadsworth. "The whole goal of an eco...
March 24, 2026 - ATHENS, Ala. - Alabama Lieutenant Governor candidate John Wahl issued a public statement today pushing back against allegations from the campaign of Wes Allen, which claimed Wahl had participated in a celebration of the Muslim holiday of Ramadan. Wahl called the accusation "false" and said the event he attended was an interfaith community gathering, not a religious observance. According to Wahl, the invitation came from local officials and community leaders, and numerous...
March 7, 2026 - HOOVER, Ala. - Saturday the Alabama Republican Party did something that healthy political movements must always be willing to do: honor extraordinary leadership while confidently passing the torch to the next generation. Alabama Republicans owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to John Wahl for the extraordinary leadership he provided as Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party. Chairman Wahl stepped into the role at a critical time and quickly established himself as one of the...
March 2, 2025 - HOOVER, AL – John Wahl was re-elected as Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party for his third consecutive term. The vote, which took place during the party's annual Winter Meeting held in Hoover, highlights continued confidence in Wahl's leadership and the party's direction under his stewardship. "I am honored and humbled to have the support of our State Executive Committee in Alabama," said Wahl. "This re-election is a testament to the strength of our party and the hard work w...
April 30, 2025 - Tuscaloosa, AL – Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl issued a statement today responding to opposition from Democrat leaders and left-wing activist groups regarding President Donald J. Trump's scheduled address at the University of Alabama's spring commencement ceremony on May 1, 2025. "It is unfortunate that some Democrats and liberal activist groups are attempting to turn a proud moment for Alabama into yet another political fight," Wahl said. "Donald Trump is the s...
February 2, 2026 – BIRMINGHAM – On Sunday the Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee rejected a ballot challenge brought by Tuberville's primary opponent – independent insurance agent Ken McFeeters. The 21-member committee ruled that the challenge was "frivolous" and dismissed it without a hearing. "They did not deny my challenge because they proved he lived in Alabama, but because it was "factually defective," McFeeters told the Alabama Gazette on Monday. "I don't really know what that...
November 210, 2025 – Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) urged raising U.S. defense spending to 5% pf the nation's gross domestic product (GDP). That would effectively raise defense spending from its current level of $1 trillion a year to $1.4 trillion. Rogers is the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee which has oversight over the nation's armed forces. Rogers made his comments during an address to the Etowah County Republican Party's annual Reagan-Martin Dinner in Gadsden. Over 300 e...
July 16, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) Board Chairman John Wahl announced that he has issued a formal letter to public library directors across the state. In the letter he informed them that the APLS Board will stand behind President Trump's executive order banning the use of federal funds to promote gender ideology. In the letter, Wahl notified local libraries that, in order to remain eligible for federal grants administered by APLS, they must bring their o...
April 15, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke on the Senate Floor in support of American farmers, who are the lifeblood of the United States. In his speech, Sen. Tuberville addresses his concerns about the mass outsourcing our country is doing with food production, as well as the dangers our country is facing with our foreign adversaries buying hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland nationwide. Read the speech below or watch on YouTube and R...
March 26, 2016 - WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke with U.S. Space Command Commander, General Stephen Whiting, and U.S. Strategic Command Commander, Admiral Richard Correll during a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing. During the hearing, they spoke about the plans to move Space Command to Huntsville, Alabama, and the need to build more submarines for America's nuclear capabilities. TUBERVILLE: "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. [Good] morning. General Whiting, just a cou...
Rodney Walker, the president of Patriot Fueling Centers USA and the president of Walker Lands and Cattle LLC, is hosting his campaign kickoff for the United States Senate on Thursday, August 14th, 2025 at five PM. His campaign kickoff will be held at Hubbard's Off Main in Oxford, Alabama. A casual Southern restaurant, Hubbard's Off Main prides itself on offering Southern dishes such as Low Country Chicken, fried pickles, banana pudding, and fish and chips. The kickoff for Rodney Walker's bid...
