Alabama Election News
Alabama Gerrymandering Lawsuit Continues After Judge Rejects States Challenge To Jurisdiction
A lawsuit filed on June 13, 2018 naming Secretary of State John Merrill and alleging the Alabama U.S. Congressional districts are in violation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act has cleared a challenge by the state of Alabama. The court denied the states…
Butler County Property Tax Increase For Schools Voted Down
There will be no property tax increase for residents of Butler County after voters voted against it today. The property tax increase being proposed was expected to cost the average Butler County resident an extra $3.75 per month and would have brought property taxes for…
Libertarian Party Files Suit Against Alabama Claiming Discrimination Against Minor Parties
Citing AL Election Code, the Libertarian Party of Alabama (LPA) has filed suit in the U.S. District Court, Alabama Middle District, alleging the State of Alabama discriminates against “minor parties” and independent candidates, by charging them for the state-wide voter registration list or a portion…
Leeds Voters Turn Down Property Tax Increase
Leeds voters on Tuesday turned down a property tax increase to help fund city schools and build a new municipal center, as well as an athletic complex at the high school. The tax increase failed to pass by a vote of 1506 to 971. The…
Gadsden Voters Approve Electing School Board Members
Gadsden went to the polls today to decide whether or not Gadsden City School Board members should be elected to their position or appointed. As of writing, nearly 69 percent of voters have chosen to elect the Gadsden City School Board members, with 1244 votes…