Alabama Daily News2d ago
New poll shows Carl and Marques in a dead heat
Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl and State Rep. Rhett Marques are locked in a tight race as they vie for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District seat, according to a new poll. The post New poll shows Carl and Marques in a dead heat appeared first on Alabama Daily News .
AL.com1w ago
GOP frontrunners likely bound for runoff: Tight fight for funds in heated Alabama congressional race
U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl and State Rep. Rhett Marques will face off in the May 19 Republican primary for District 1.
Alabama Daily News1w ago
AL-1 race: Carl has fundraising edge in Q1, Marques has largest war chest
WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Jerry Carl raised about $382,000 in the first three months of the year in his bid to head back to Congress and represent Alabama’s First Congressional District. Campaign disclosures due Wednesday show Carl’s campaign account directly raised nearly $242,000 and he raised the other $140,000 through a joint fundraising committee. The […] The post AL-1 race: Carl has fundraising edge in Q1, Marques has largest war chest appeared first on Alabama Daily News .
Podcast · Birmingham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!1w ago
ALFA Endorses Carl, Not Marques
In Alabamas First Congressional District primary, a TV ad featuring State Representative Rhett Marques wearing an Alabama Farmers Federation cap has caused confusion. Despite ALFA endorsing Marques opponent, former Congressman Jerry Carl, the ad promotes Marques. Carl, who received ALFAs endorsement last year, is campaigning on his support for farmers and conservative values. Marques team denies involvement in the ad, focusing on Trump support, banning transgender athletes in sports, tax cuts, and teaming with Senator Katie Britt. The primary is set for May nineteenth, with both candidates pushing their visions for South Alabama. 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/ee2ceac45feb9a5e
Yellowhammer News2w ago
Poll: Carl leads, Marques close behind in AL-1 Republican primary
Alabama’s 1st Congressional District Republican primary is shaping up to be a competitive race with less than six weeks until the May 19 election, as former Congressman Jerry Carl and State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) battle for the open seat. The seat became open when incumbent U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) chose to run for […] The post Poll: Carl leads, Marques close behind in AL-1 Republican primary appeared first on Yellowhammer News .
Yellowhammer News1mo ago
The Alabama Poll: The race has changed in AL-01 — the numbers prove it
Six weeks ago, Jerry Carl held a 16-point lead. Today it’s 8 — and Rhett Marques is capturing nearly every undecided voter who makes up their mind. The First Congressional District in Alabama is hosting one of the state’s most closely contested Republican Primary battles and features a number of fun (for political nerds like […] The post The Alabama Poll: The race has changed in AL-01 — the numbers prove it appeared first on Yellowhammer News .
Yellowhammer News2mo ago
Alabama Poll: Jerry Carl ‘collapses’ to third place on informed ballot
A survey conducted in recent days by The Alabama Poll is sounding the alarm on former Congressman Jerry Carl’s comeback bid in Alabama’s 1st Congressional District. On an initial ballot test, Carl polled at 25%, with State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) in second place at 9%. Carl’s favorability ratio is under 2:1, at 32% favorable […] The post Alabama Poll: Jerry Carl ‘collapses’ to third place on informed ballot appeared first on Yellowhammer News .
Yellowhammer News2mo ago
Alabama lawmakers send ‘Save Our Bay’ mud dumping ban to Governor Ivey
The Alabama Legislature gave final passage Tuesday to HB181, legislation banning the dumping of dredged sediment in Mobile Bay. The bill, sponsored by State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) and State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise), prohibits the practice known as “mud dumping,” in which sediment from shipping channel dredging is sprayed into the bay. Environmentalists say […] The post Alabama lawmakers send ‘Save Our Bay’ mud dumping ban to Governor Ivey appeared first on Yellowhammer News .
Yellowhammer News2mo ago
Alabama House passes ‘Save Our Bay’ bill aimed at limiting dredged mud disposal in Mobile Bay
On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed HB181, a measure aimed at limiting the disposal of dredged material in Mobile Bay while maintaining dredging operations critical to the Port of Mobile and Alabama’s coastal economy. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise), will restrict the practice of thin-layer dredge disposal, commonly […] The post Alabama House passes ‘Save Our Bay’ bill aimed at limiting dredged mud disposal in Mobile Bay appeared first on Yellowhammer News .