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Jim Barton

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Illustration for the news story: Mobile County’s Longest-Serving Judge, Mike McMaken, to Retire Oct. 1

Mobile County

Mobile County’s Longest-Serving Judge, Mike McMaken, to Retire Oct. 1

District Judge Mike McMaken, the longest-serving judge in Mobile County, announced he will step down Oct. 1 after more than 25 years on the…

Aug 2, 2012

Illustration for the news story: After County Commission Defeat, Mike Dean Eyes a State Senate Bid

Mobile County

After County Commission Defeat, Mike Dean Eyes a State Senate Bid

May 17, 2012

Illustration for the news story: Small Business Group Endorses Bipartisan Slate of Coastal Legislators

Mobile

Small Business Group Endorses Bipartisan Slate of Coastal Legislators

Oct 11, 2010 Semmes

Illustration for the news story: Oil Spill Upends Politics: Byrne Endorsement Rollout in Mobile Postponed

Mobile

Oil Spill Upends Politics: Byrne Endorsement Rollout in Mobile Postponed

Apr 30, 2010

Illustration for the news story: Erwin Rolls Out the Heavy Artillery: A Host List That Reads Like Mobile’s Political Rolodex

Mobile

Erwin Rolls Out the Heavy Artillery: A Host List That Reads Like Mobile’s Political Rolodex

Mar 9, 2010 Prichard

Illustration for the news story: A Facebook Page and a Promise: Nathan Davis Challenges Jim Barton in District 104

Mobile

A Facebook Page and a Promise: Nathan Davis Challenges Jim Barton in District 104

Jan 4, 2010 Tillmans Corner

Illustration for the news story: Political Observers Name South Alabama’s Rising Stars

Baldwin County

Political Observers Name South Alabama’s Rising Stars

Dec 14, 2009

Illustration for the news story: A Newcomer on a Flatbed Truck: Nathan Davis Signals a Challenge in House District 104

Mobile

A Newcomer on a Flatbed Truck: Nathan Davis Signals a Challenge in House District 104

Dec 8, 2009 Tillmans Corner

Illustration for the news story: Mobile County Democrats Take Their Meetings on the Road and Eye Two GOP-Held House Seats

Mobile

Mobile County Democrats Take Their Meetings on the Road and Eye Two GOP-Held House Seats

Feb 19, 2009 Semmes

Illustration for the news story: Who Inspires Our Leaders? South Alabama Officials Named Their Political Heroes

Mobile

Who Inspires Our Leaders? South Alabama Officials Named Their Political Heroes

Feb 6, 2009

Illustration for the news story: Mobile Republicans Wanted a Governor, a Southerner, or Condoleezza Rice on McCain’s Ticket

Mobile

Mobile Republicans Wanted a Governor, a Southerner, or Condoleezza Rice on McCain’s Ticket

Apr 18, 2008

Illustration for the news story: Asked to Name a Statesman, Alabama Lawmakers Crossed Party Lines

Bay Minette

Asked to Name a Statesman, Alabama Lawmakers Crossed Party Lines

Feb 26, 2008

Illustration for the news story: Red Dresses, a Senator’s Breakfast and the Endless Question of Downtown Parking

Mobile

Red Dresses, a Senator’s Breakfast and the Endless Question of Downtown Parking

Feb 23, 2008