Primary

Republican-dominated Cullman County Prepares for High-Stakes GOP Primary Elections: Local Candidates Vie for Major Seats

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CULLMAN COUNTY, Alabama — The upcoming GOP primary in Cullman County will play a decisive role in determining the outcome of local and state races before the general election in November. While there are only a few contested offices, the contests for county schools superintendent and circuit judge have garnered significant attention. Dr. Shane Barnette, the incumbent county schools superintendent, will face off against Morris Williams, a longtime school teacher at Holly Pond, in the Republican primary on March 5. This will be the first contested race for county schools superintendent in over a decade, … Read more

Legal Battle: Texas Supreme Court Urged to Decide Fate of Challenger in Democratic Party Primary

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HOUSTON, Texas – A unique legal issue has arisen in the race for Place 9 justice at the First District Court of Appeals in Texas. The incumbent justice has appealed to the Texas Supreme Court, seeking a resolution on whether a challenger can continue to be included on the Democratic Party primary ballot. This issue stems from the enactment of H.B. 2384 by the Texas Legislature in 2023. The bill aimed to establish a set of criteria that would publicly display the professional qualifications of individuals seeking elected office as district court judges or appellate … Read more