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Montgomery, Ala. - March 24, 2026 - At exactly 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Ken McFeeters stepped onto the front steps of the Alabama Capitol Building to announce that he has officially filed a lawsuit against U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville and the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP). The announcement drew a crowd of reporters, activists, and onlookers who gathered to hear McFeeters outline the basis of his legal challenge. Speaking from a small podium positioned at the top of the Capitol steps, McFeeters...
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...
Chad "Chig" Martin is running for Governor of Alabama in the Democratic Primary. Martin recently joined the Brandon and Christopher Show podcast to speak at length about his chances in the Alabama gubernatorial race and how a Martin administration would bring change for Alabama after ten years of Governor Kay Ivey (R). Probably the biggest area where Martin would be different would be in marijuana policy, "I am going to free the weed up in Alabama," said Martin explaining how he supported...
August 28, 2025 – AUBURN, AL - On Thursday, Senator Tommy Tuberville made headlines during an interview on The Charlie Kirk Show, where he outlined his views on governance to Kirk. Tuberville is the leading contender to be elected Governor next year and most of the state appears to be good with that. In a moment that blended political ambition with his trademark coaching ethos, Tuberville declared: "As your Governor, I'll lead our state the right way, just like I did as a coach-by putting m...
August 2025 – U.S. Senate candidate Rodney Walker joined the Heart of Dixie Podcast recently to discuss his candidacy. Walker is a conservative Republican businessman and cattle rancher in east Alabama. "We do own Walker lands and cattle, uh, which is a 750 and calves and bulls," said Walker about his 2000-acre ranch. "We're grass farmers, I suppose you would say, for the cattle. We also have pine timberland and that sort of thing. We have the largest gooseneck trailer dealership in the United S...
In a race already drawing national attention, Mark Wheeler-a chemist from Heflin, Alabama-is stepping into the political spotlight with a candidacy that's as personal as it is political. Running as a Democrat in the 2026 U.S. Senate election, Wheeler is challenging the status quo with a platform rooted in resilience, transparency, and a deep understanding of working-class struggles. From Poverty to Public Service Wheeler's story begins in Anniston and Heflin, where he grew up facing significant...
August 18, 2025 - FOLEY, AL - Former U.S. Representative Jerry Carl has officially launched his campaign to return to Congress, announcing Monday that he will seek the Republican nomination for Alabama's First Congressional District in 2026. The announcement comes just days after Rep. Barry Moore declared his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, leaving the seat open and setting the stage for a high-profile GOP primary. Carl, who previously represented District 1 from 2021 to 2025, lost his seat in...
August 18, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. - Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) has formally endorsed U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville in his bid for governor, adding significant political weight to Tuberville's campaign as the 2026 Republican primary approaches. Ledbetter, one of the most influential figures in Alabama's legislative leadership, praised Tuberville's conservative record and leadership style, calling him "the right man to lead our state." The endorsement marks a reunion...
Montgomery, AL - September 17, 2025 - A war of words has erupted between two of Alabama's most prominent political figures following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The flashpoint? A controversial livestream by former U.S. Senator Doug Jones, in which he drew parallels between Kirk and Governor George Wallace, both of whom were shot during public appearances. Jones, speaking on the anniversary of the 1963 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, warned that "rhetoric like thi...
November 5, 2025 – AUBURN UNIVERSITY – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) spoke to thousands of persons about the legacy of the late Charlie Kirk at the Turning Point USA event in Auburn. “It was great to host Turning Pont USA at Auburn University last night,” said Sen. Tuberville in a statement after speaking at the event. “You know I was encouraged to see 6,000 patriotic students come out to this event. Very important, At Auburn we are usued to seeing students lined up at Neville t...
November 14, 2025 – MONTGOMERY – U.S. Senate candidate Rodney Walker applauded a recent decision by the Department of Justice to launch an investigation into the meatpacking where three corporations: Cargill, JBS USA, and Tyson Foods dominate the meatpacking industry in this country. President Donald J. Trump recently called on the Department of Justice to investigate the major meatpacking companies, highlighting a problem that farmers and ranchers have long faced: when competition dis...
February 11, 2026 – Delta, Ala. - Conservative businessman Rodney Walker, the only cattle farmer and rancher running for the U.S. Senate in Alabama, offered a forceful endorsement Wednesday of the newly implemented 2026 Farm Security Initiative, calling it a long‑overdue step to protect American farmland from foreign adversaries. Walker, who has made agricultural security a central theme of his campaign, said the policy aligns directly with the warnings he has issued for months about for...
November 3, 2025 - DUBLIN, AL - The Walker campaign for U.S. Senate gained significant traction this week with the endorsements of Andy and Wae Ellis family, recognized leaders in Alabama's agricultural community and two of the largest cotton farmers in Cherokee County. The Ellis family's long history of farming excellence and rural advocacy makes their support a notable addition to Walker's growing list of endorsements across the state. Among those backing Walker is Chris Langley, the 2017 Alab...
With the race for Alabama's next governor officially underway, Senator Tommy Tuberville has emerged as the financial frontrunner, turning heads with a record-setting fundraising total in July. His campaign reported $722,427.65 in contributions, signaling serious momentum as he transitions from Capitol Hill to a statewide executive bid. This figure not only dwarfs the early fundraising of other declared or prospective candidates, but it also eclipses Kay Ivey's previous record for first-month...
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate (R) recently joined the Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast about his role as Agriculture Commissioner. The Alabama Gazette's Brandon Moseley and the Alabama Political Contributor's Christopher Peeks host the weekly news/information podcast. Pate said that the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries is actually in charge of one of the largest state agencies. "We're a relatively big state agency," Commissioner Pate said of the...
May 28, 2025 -FULTONDALE, AL - Former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson announced on Tuesday evening that he will run for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. The seat became open when U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) announced that he was running for Governor of Alabama. Hudson last ran four years ago for Sheriff of Jefferson County – ultimately losing to incumbent Sheriff Mark Pettway (D). Jared Hudson is a former Navy SEAL who has a business – The Shooting Institute – that trains law e...
May 28, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) addressed the Central Section group of the Alabama Associated General Contractors at their regular meeting at the Montgomery Country Club on Wednesday. AG Marshall told the contractors that his office, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), and the Montgomery Sheriff's Department all stepped up to help stamp out crime in the troubled City of Montgomery. "We had crime problems here in Montgomery, very serious cri...
May 29, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) has officially announced his candidacy for the United States Senate. This follows the announcement on Tuesday that popular Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) will be leaving the Senate at the end of this term to run for Governor of Alabama, Marshall has served as Attorney General since 2017. Marshall was appointed the Marshall County District Attorney in 2001. His experience as a district attorney provided him wit...
Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken McFeeters recently joined the Brandon and Christopher Show (BCS) Podcast to discuss his campaign and his vision for Alabama. McFeeters is running for Governor against popular U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) in the Republican primary. McFeeters accused Tuberville of being the "establishment" choice for Governor. "We cannot continue to elect establishment candidates and expect anything to change," said McFeeters. "If we keep getting establishment...
June 2, 2025 - HOMEWOOD, AL - Former Alabama Associate Justice Jay Mitchell (R) has officially announced his candidacy for Attorney General. The announcement, met with widespread interest, has sparked conversations about the future of legal leadership in the region. Mitchell’s campaign is poised to focus on transparency, accountability, and ensuring equitable justice for all citizens. Jay Mitchell’s decision to run for Attorney General reflects a career built on serving the public and adv...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Geneva County Sheriff Tony Helms has endorsed Republican Katherine Robertson in her campaign for Alabama Attorney General, adding another veteran law‑enforcement voice to Robertson's growing list of supporters ahead of the May 19, 2026 primary. Sheriff Helms, who is concluding a long career in public service, praised Robertson's record on public safety and her support among law‑enforcement leaders across the state. "I am proud to support Katherine in her race for Attorney Gen...
March 18. 2025 – RAINBOW CITY, AL – Attorney General's counsel Katherine Green Robertson spoke to the Etowah County Republican Party breakfast on Saturday. Robertson is being widely discussed as a candidate for attorney general. State Representative Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) said, "She would make a great Attorney general," Robertson did not say if she is a candidate to be the next Alabama Attorney General. "I am not here to announce anything," said Robertson. 'I am Catherine Robertson," sai...
June 10, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL – Katherine Robertson officially announced her candidacy for Attorney General of Alabama, to a packed out room at Regions Field in Birmingham, pledging to continue her lifelong commitment to keeping Alabama families safe, defending conservative values, and supporting President Trump's agenda. Robertson is poised to lead from day one, having served as Chief Counsel to Attorney General Steve Marshall for nearly a decade and having previously worked at the U.S. D...
Former Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) recently spoke on the Brandon and Christopher Show Podcast about the meeting between President Donald J. Trump and Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the oval office and the state of the war between Ukraine and Russia and Ukraine's prospects of winning the war. Brooks is speaking with the Alabama Gazette's lead reporter and content manager Brandon Moseley as well as the Alabama Political Contributor's publisher Christopher Pee...
State Senate candidate Amy Minton recently joined the Heart of Dixie Podcast with Brandon Moseley and Harry Still III to talk about her campaign. Minton is a member of the Alabama Public Library Board, a member of the Alabama Republican State Executive Committee, and she is the Vice Chairman of the Etowah County Republican Party. Minton is a wife and mother. She lives in Rainbow City. Minton is running for Senate District 10 challenging incumbent Senator Andrew Jones (R-Centre). "One of the...
