Del. Scott Stadthagen

Alabama GOP Proposes Closed Primaries, Open General

Alabama Republican Party Chairman Scott Stadthagen advocates for House Bill 541, which proposes to end open primaries in Alabama. The bill would require voters to declare their party affiliation to participate in primaries, while independents remain eligible for general elections. Stadthagen argues that this change will maintain the integrity of party selection processes and prevent voters from supporting both sides. The bill has passed the House and is now under consideration in the Senate. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c473ff8073ce48c4

‘This is the time to strike’: ALGOP Chair, State Rep. Stadthagen makes push for bill he says the party wants

Alabama Republican Party Chairman, State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle), is calling on his colleagues in the upper chamber of the Alabama Legislature to pass a bill to close primary elections in the Yellowhammer State. The Alabama House passed the SAVE Act party registration bill earlier this month. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough […] The post ‘This is the time to strike’: ALGOP Chair, State Rep. Stadthagen makes push for bill he says the party wants appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Speaker Ledbetter, Chairman Stadthagen report historic gains, ‘exciting moment’ for Alabama Republicans

After weeks of apparent turbulence within the ranks of Alabama Republicans, Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter and newly-minted ALGOP Chairman Scott Stadthagen spoke in an exclusive interview with The Rightside to how the Alabama House Republican Caucus and state party are united, disciplined, and looking forward to the next term. On Tuesday, Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) said […] The post Speaker Ledbetter, Chairman Stadthagen report historic gains, ‘exciting moment’ for Alabama Republicans appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Stadthagen outlines priorities for Alabama Republican Party: Close primaries. Build the base.

State Rep. Scott Stadthagen wasted no time on his first day as Alabama Republican Party chairman, announcing a youth outreach initiative, a top legislative priority, and a pledge to strengthen coordination with county parties ahead of November elections. Stadthagen steps into the role after former ALGOP Chairman John Wahl resigned in January to run for […] The post Stadthagen outlines priorities for Alabama Republican Party: Close primaries. Build the base. appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama Republicans elect Stadthagen as state party chairman

The Alabama Republican Party elected State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) as chairman Saturday following a three-way race that went to a runoff at the party’s 2026 Winter Meeting in Hoover. Stadthagen, former House Majority Leader John Merrill, and Joan Reynolds competed for the position, which opened following John Wahl’s recent resignation to run for Lt. […] The post Alabama Republicans elect Stadthagen as state party chairman appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama House Republican Caucus elects Paul Lee as new Majority Leader

The Alabama House Republican Caucus on Wednesday elected State Rep. Paul Lee (R-Dothan) as the new House Majority Leader, filling the vacancy left by the resignation of State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle). Lee, a four-term lawmaker first elected in 2010, represents District 86 in the Wiregrass region. He currently chairs the House Health Committee and […] The post Alabama House Republican Caucus elects Paul Lee as new Majority Leader appeared first on Yellowhammer News .