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Alander Rocha retweeted
Via @ArianaLFigueroa: A federal judge late Thursday struck down a White House policy that created a pathway to citizenship for people in the country lacking permanent status who were married to a U.S. citizen. alabamareflector.com/2024/11…
Alander Rocha retweeted
Via @JK_Stephenson: “To see people feeling like it’s okay to send these type of messages, whether it was for a joke or to scare or whatever they were doing it for, that’s just not the right thing to do,” said the mother of one student. alabamareflector.com/2024/11… #alpolitics
Alander Rocha retweeted
Via @alanderrocha: Alabama's 3% shift to Donald Trump over 2020 appears to be less about new GOP voters than a nearly 10% decline in Democratic votes between the two presidential elections. alabamareflector.com/2024/11… #alpolitics
“We know that with your support, we will make this district the most viable place that it can possibly be. We will make this district a shining light on a hill,” Figures said.
Via @alanderrocha and @JK_Stephenson: Figures' victory in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District means Alabama with have two Black U.S. House members serving at the same time for the first time in state history. alabamareflector.com/2024/11… #alpolitics
Moments after @NBCNews projected @ShomariFigures win in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. AP later called the race at about 10:55 p.m.
Alander Rocha retweeted
Via @alanderrocha: Moore, who had represented the 2nd Congressional District since 2021, was drawn into the 1st district after redistricting. He defeated current AL-01 incumbent Jerry Carl in a GOP primary earlier this year. alabamareflector.com/2024/11… #alpolitics
Shomari Figures comes out to greet the crowd. He says he's not making a formal speech yet because they "want to make sure that the numbers are what the numbers are, and let democracy do what democracy was designed to do, and that's count every vote."
60% of votes to be counted.
Alander Rocha retweeted
Florida's abortion rights ballot measure is falling short of the required 60% threshold, meaning it's defeated despite a solid majority voting in favor, leaving the 6wk ban in place. State anti-abortion groups are both celebrating & demanding DeSantis pursue a total abortion ban.
Alander Rocha retweeted
In interviews with about two dozen voters in central Alabama and outside Huntsville, Democrats and Republicans both said the economy was a top issue. Republicans cited immigration as a priority; Democrats cited reproductive health. alabamareflector.com/2024/11… #alpolitics
Find information below on the proposed statewide amendment and races on the ballot in Alabama, as well as other FAQs. Go vote! Polls are open until 7 p.m.
Via @alanderrocha: Polls are now open in Alabama, and will be open until 7 p.m. tonight. Here's a rundown of what you need to vote and an overview of the contested races on the ballot. alabamareflector.com/2024/11… #alpolitics
Alander Rocha retweeted
Via @alanderrocha: Polls are now open in Alabama, and will be open until 7 p.m. tonight. Here's a rundown of what you need to vote and an overview of the contested races on the ballot. alabamareflector.com/2024/11… #alpolitics
Alander Rocha retweeted
Via @alanderrocha: A voting rights group is advising Alabamians who haven't already mailed their absentee ballots to hand deliver them by close of business on Monday. alabamareflector.com/briefs/… #alpolitics
Alander Rocha retweeted
Via @alanderrocha: U.S. Census data shows that 41% of Alabama households are struggling to afford everyday expenses, ranking third-worst in the nation for financial hardship. alabamareflector.com/2024/11… #alpolitics
Alander Rocha retweeted
Via @alanderrocha: Health insurance plans through the Marketplace will continue to be subsidized through 2025. But without congressional action, Alabamians could see their premiums increase significantly. alabamareflector.com/2024/10… #alpolitics
Alander Rocha retweeted
Via @rchapoco: Some cities in Alabama not only cut off services for unpaid utility bills, but hold out the possibility of prosecution over them. alabamareflector.com/2024/10… #alpolitics
Alander Rocha retweeted
Via @alanderrocha: The program has been in effect since the Voting Rights Act became law in 1965 and has been employed by both Democratic and Republican administrations. alabamareflector.com/2024/10… #alpolitics
Alander Rocha retweeted
Via @JK_Stephenson: Democratic congressional nominee Shomari Figures Thursday said he would work to codify federal abortion rights, protect contraceptive access and reduce maternal mortality during an appearance in Montgomery. alabamareflector.com/2024/10… #alpolitics
Alander Rocha retweeted
Via @alanderrocha: Members of a state Veterans Mental Health Steering Committee Wednesday discussed the link between traumatic brain injury, mental health issues and substance abuse, which could put veterans at higher risk for suicide. alabamareflector.com/2024/10… #alpolitics
Alander Rocha retweeted
Via @alanderrocha: With 13 days before the election, some Alabama counties have up to one-fifth of their registered voters listed as inactive, largely attributed to outdated systems and difficulties updating student voter registrations. alabamareflector.com/2024/10… #alpolitics
