Senator Slade Blackwell (R-Jefferson/Shelby County) has pre-filed two bills for the 2014 session: SB5 and SB6. These are similar in purpose, so I will address them together. SB5 declares that capital…
Category: Politics
McLaughlin to Announce Campaign to Retake Alabama House District 27
Former State Representative Jeff McLaughlin, D-Guntersville, will announce that he is seeking election again to the Alabama House of Representative in District 27. McLaughlin represented district 27 from 2001-2010, but was…
AL Legislative Alert
By Trey Edwards (more…)
Why I'm Running
Every day voters in our country and state face an onslaught from politicians who are constantly trying to implement their agenda. With special interests, out of touch politicians and out of…
Senator Shadrack McGill to Bow Out?
Southern Torch has learned that Senator Shadrack McGill (R) is heavily leaning towards not seeking a second term. (more…)
Long Won't Seek Re-Election
Alabama HD27 (Marshall/DeKalb) Representative Wes Long (R) will not seek re-election to a second term. (more…)
Early Numbers Show DeKalb Undecided on District 8
With the next General Election just over a year away, Southern Torch has conducted our first poll for the 2014 Election Cycle. The poll consisted of questions to registered voters of…
Palmer to Seek Congressional Seat
Last week Southern Torch reported that Candidate for State Senate District 8 John Blackwell had dropped out of the race to enter the Congressional race in District 6. Tonight, Southern Torch…