7. A Baldwin County poll worker named Jesi has raised concerns over possible noncitizen voting in Alabama after her training session suggested poll workers could accept foreign national driver’s licenses. She noted that her questions on the matter during training were met with limited clarification, and she was later excluded from working at the polls despite years of experience. Alabama GOP Chairman John Wahl emphasized that federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting and urged poll workers with concerns to report issues to state officials.
6. Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth criticized New Era Baptist Church in Birmingham for posting a sign that he believes misuses a church platform to intimidate voters, calling it contrary to the church’s role in spreading the Gospel. He expressed disapproval of the church’s inflammatory message toward African-American Trump supporters, emphasizing that churches should focus on discipleship and helping people grow in faith rather than promoting fear-based political agendas. Ainsworth also voiced confidence in former President Donald Trump’s chances in the presidential race, attributing Republican momentum to voter frustration with economic issues.
5. Constitutional Amendment One, appearing statewide on Alabama’s 2024 ballot, would allow Franklin County to sell or lease 225 acres of valuable timberland currently managed by the Alabama Department of Conservation. The land, located in a high-traffic area near major highways, was originally designated for school use, but under current restrictions, it can’t be used for commercial purposes. Amendment sponsor Rep. Jamie Kiel hopes voters will approve the measure to enable Franklin County schools to generate revenue for educational programs through potential commercial developments like a truck stop.
4. Belinda Strickland, the Democratic candidate for Russell County Probate Judge, has drawn scrutiny over her claims of a 21-year military service, with voters and veterans in the area questioning her credentials. Navy veteran Mike Foy, after noticing inconsistencies on Strickland’s social media, asked her directly about her military background at an event but found her responses vague and non-committal, including a refusal to show military ID. Additional reports reveal Strickland has a criminal history and multiple bankruptcy filings, raising further doubts about her claims and leading some community members to question her transparency.
3. Gov. Kay Ivey briefly received medical attention for dehydration during a Sunday campaign stop for Republican Caroleene Dobson in Alabama’s Second Congressional District but quickly recovered after receiving fluids. Ivey, who endorsed Dobson, later encouraged voters in the newly redrawn district to show support on Election Day. Praising Dobson as a knowledgeable and committed candidate, Ivey has actively promoted her campaign in recent ads and public statements.
2. Cygnal pollster John Rogers highlighted Alabama’s Second Congressional District as unexpectedly competitive, prompting national Democrats to invest heavily in Shomari Figures’ campaign to boost rural African American turnout. In an interview with Capitol Journal, Rogers emphasized that the 2024 presidential race hinges on razor-thin margins and last-minute voter shifts, with battleground states like Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin critical to securing an electoral college win. He noted that, while Kamala Harris may need to win the popular vote to secure the presidency, Donald Trump could potentially win the Electoral College with a narrow loss in the popular vote.
1. The election is here, it is a very tight race. I will vote for former President Donald Trump, my predication is that he will win with 300 Electoral College votes, Republicans will win the U.S. Senate, and hang on to the United States House of Representatives with Caroleene Dobson winning the Second Congressional District.
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Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.
