Baldwin County Republican Chairman Matt Simpson demanded that Daphne Councilman Gus Palumbo stop using the GOP elephant logo in his campaign. Palumbo refused, calling it ‘desperate politics.’
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Baldwin County
Roy Moore Brings Chief Justice Campaign to Mobile and Orange Beach
Republican chief justice nominee Roy Moore scheduled a Mobile breakfast address and an Orange Beach fundraiser, bringing his bid to return to the Alabama Supreme Court to the coast.
Local News
After County Commission Defeat, Mike Dean Eyes a State Senate Bid
Political veteran Mike Dean, defeated in his bid for the Mobile County Commission, said he might run for the open State Senate District 35 seat and moved to steer county legal work away from a firm that backed his rival.
Local News
Former Officer Ron Wallace Weighs a Run for Mobile Mayor
Ron Wallace, a former Mobile police officer, resigned from the force as he considered a campaign for mayor in the 2013 city elections, pointing to spending restraint, transparency and public safety.
Local News
Poll From Graddick Camp Shows Mobile Judge Leading Chief Justice Race
A survey released by supporters of Mobile County Presiding Circuit Judge Charlie Graddick showed him with a commanding lead over Chuck Malone in the Republican race for chief justice, crediting an early television campaign.
Baldwin County
Orange Beach Developer Peter Gounares Enters First District Race Again
Orange Beach developer Peter Gounares announced another Republican primary challenge for Alabama’s First Congressional District, pledging a focus on jobs and on resolving lingering damage from the Gulf oil spill.
Baldwin County
Broker Chip Brown Prepares Another Run for the Public Service Commission
Mobile commercial real estate broker Chip Brown signaled plans to run again for the Alabama Public Service Commission, this time for the presidency, after a narrow loss in the 2010 Republican primary.
Mobile
Oddsmaker Favors Jones for Re-election; a Would-Be Rival Pushes Back
Sports and political analyst Danny Sheridan made Mayor Sam Jones a heavy favorite for re-election in 2013, prompting prospective challenger Tilmon Brown to argue that no candidate is unbeatable.
Mobile
Councilman John Williams Enters Race for Mobile County Commission
Mobile City Councilman John Williams formally announced his candidacy for the District 3 seat on the Mobile County Commission, joining a crowded Republican field for the March primary.
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Tea Party Challenger Pete Riehm Takes On Rep. Jo Bonner
Retired Navy commander Pete Riehm updated his congressional campaign as he challenged incumbent Rep. Jo Bonner in the Republican primary, while Bonner collected a national pro-business award in Mobile.