Disqualified from the Democratic primary, RaShawn Figures began gathering 300 signatures to run as an independent, while Rep. James Buskey’s attorney laid out the evidence behind the residency ruling.
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State Democrats Reject Figures Appeal, Sealing Buskey’s Clear Path in District 99
An Alabama Democratic Party panel upheld the disqualification of RaShawn Figures on residency grounds. His attorney called the proceeding a farce of due process and a celebration of the rule of man.
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Party Panel Knocks RaShawn Figures Off Ballot in Challenge to Rep. James Buskey
A Democratic Party subcommittee disqualified 28-year-old RaShawn Figures from the House District 99 primary on residency grounds, a ruling his campaign said it would appeal.
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A Cullman Upset Set South Alabama’s Political Class Arguing Over What It Meant
James Fields’ lopsided win in a north Alabama special election, in a district that is roughly one percent Black, prompted Mobile-area Republicans and Democrats to draw sharply different conclusions.
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Gary Tanner Banked $50,000 at a Mobile Rally as an Old Rival Warmed Up for a Rematch
State Sen. Gary Tanner raised more than $50,000 at a Mobile rally with two football names as hosts, while former Sen. George Callahan and Councilman Ben Brooks eyed the Republican side of District 35.
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A Young Mobile Democrat Weighed a Challenge to Rep. Jamie Ison in House District 101
Mobile attorney Amy Beckerle Smith, 28, was considering a run for the Alabama House from District 101 against Republican Rep. Jamie Ison. Her family name is well known in county politics — on both sides.
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Senate Seat Shuffle: Glover to Challenge Myers, Pringle Bows Out
State Rep. Rusty Glover planned to challenge Sen. Hap Myers for Alabama’s District 34 seat, while former Rep. Chris Pringle ruled out a run, saying he would not enter a race he could not win.