AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoElection Day: Alabama voters head to the polls Tuesday for races including governor, Congress and local offices, plus ballot amendments. Check your polling place and sample ballot before voting. Governor’s Race: Doug Jones says expanding Medicaid would improve rural health care and bring federal dollars to Alabama. Tommy Tuberville has declined interview requests from WVUA 23; the station compared his positions using past statements and campaign materials. Congressional Fight: Rep. Shomari Figures is battling to keep Alabama’s 2nd District after Republicans redrew it to favor the GOP. He is courting Black voters and residents in conservative areas as national groups pour millions into the race. Campaign Ads: Alabama law requires disclaimers on materially deceptive AI-generated election media, but critics say small print can leave voters unaware that ads are fake. Calera Leadership: Mayor Kenny Dale Cost resigned amid controversy over alleged racially insensitive remarks. Council President Drew Bradshaw has taken over as mayor.
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