Connie Hudson secured the Republican nomination for the open District 2 seat on the Mobile County Commission and quickly won the backing of her former runoff opponent and the county sheriff ahead of the fall election.
Tag: local elections
Baldwin County
Baldwin DA Runoff Turns on Endorsements and Denials
As the Baldwin County district attorney runoff drew near, incumbent Judy Newcomb insisted her endorsement of David Green carried no strings, while candidate Hallie Dixon and a fourth-place finisher sparred over whether her camp had sought his support.
Local News
A Lifelong Democrat at 84 Casts His First Republican Ballot
For 84 years John Tyson Sr. had known only one party. This month, to back a candidate for Mobile County district attorney, the veteran Democrat did something he had never done before: he asked for a Republican primary ballot.
Local News
Prichard Council President Bracy Draws Endorsements in House Runoff
Prichard City Council President Napoleon Bracy picked up the backing of two former lawmakers as he headed into a Democratic runoff for the Alabama House District 98 seat.
Baldwin County
Baldwin Commission Candidate Convicted of Domestic Violence, Appeals Verdict
Daniel Dyas, a candidate for the Baldwin County Commission, was convicted in Fairhope Municipal Court and sentenced to 15 days in jail. He appealed to circuit court days before the primary.
Mobile
Ad War Erupts in Republican Primary for Mobile County District Attorney
Assistant district attorney Ashley Rich launched a television campaign built on the slogan ‘prosecutor, not politician,’ while rival Mark Erwin’s own commercial drew a demand that stations pull it.
Mobile
Artur Davis Opens Mobile Field Office in Bid to Make Alabama History
About 50 supporters gathered at Skyland Shopping Center as the congressman opened a Mobile campaign office, telling the crowd he was not the candidate for anyone content with insider politics.
Baldwin County
Baldwin County Politics Stirs: A Challenger Eyes the DA’s Office, a Forester Waves Off a Draft
Attorney Russell Watson confirmed he was weighing a run for Baldwin County district attorney against incumbent Judy Newcomb, while Art Dyas said talk of a commission bid was not coming from him.
Local News
Mobile County Democrats Take Their Meetings on the Road and Eye Two GOP-Held House Seats
The county Democratic executive committee planned to meet around the county during 2009 to build interest, as two Democrats were reported preparing challenges to Republican state Reps. Victor Gaston and Jim Barton.
Local News
Mobile Council Field Takes Shape: Hudson Seeks a Third Term, Wallace Courts District 3
With municipal elections set for the summer of 2009, Councilwoman Connie Hudson announced a bid for a third term while challenger Ron Wallace scheduled his first community meeting in District 3.