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November 6

Here are the winners in local Lee County races

By Eduardo Medina | Assistant Community Editor

49,347 people cast their ballots Tuesday night in Lee County, according to the secretary of state website. Of the 13 local county races, eight had a candidate running unopposed. Here's how Lee County faired Tuesday night. Lee County Commission  In the Lee County Commission District No. 2 race, ...

November 6

Tom Whatley wins third term in Alabama Senate

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor

Senator Tom Whatley has kept his seat in the Alabama Senate after a win against Democrat Nancy Bendinger in the close race for Senate District 24 Tuesday night.  Whatley ran for his third term in office, while Bendinger began her political career with the Senate race. Bendinger, a real estate agent ...

John Merrill wins another term as Alabama's secretary of state

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | November 6

Merrill has served as Alabama’s secretary of state since 2015. Before that he served as the representative for Alabama House District 62, which includes Tuscaloosa, where he settled after attending the University of Alabama.

Voters approve Ten Commandments, pro-life constitutional amendments

By Mikayla Burns | Lifestyle Editor | November 6

Alabama voters approved four constitutional amendments Tuesday night, including one that purports to give public officials the authority to display the Ten Commandments on public property. Another amendment that essentially declares Alabama a "pro-life" state also appears headed to passage.

Kay Ivey, an Auburn alumna, wins first full term as Alabama governor

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | November 6

Republican Gov. Kay Ivey easily won her first full term as governor Tuesday night, sailing past her Democratic challenger Walt Maddox, the mayor of Tuscaloosa.

Joe Lovvorn wins first full term as Auburn's representative in Alabama House

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 6

Republican State Rep. Joe Lovvorn has won his seat once more in a close race for House District 79 against Democrat Mary Wynne Kling.  According to the incomplete unofficial vote count, Lovvorn received 58 percent of the vote to Kling's 42 percent.  The district includes most of Auburn. During ...

Rogers defeats Hagan to win re-election in 3rd Congressional District

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor and Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | November 6

Rogers defeated Democratic challenger Mallory Hagan in the race for the 3rd Congressional District, which includes Auburn and Auburn University.

November 6

Amendments, unopposed races bring Auburn voters to the polls

By Cory Blackmon | Community Writer

Rain or shine, Auburn residents are hitting the polls Tuesday morning for Alabama’s general elections. Voters have until 7 p.m. to submit their ballots for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, state supreme court justice, secretary of state and state auditor. The positions of state treasurer ...

Gov. Kay Ivey touts her record during plane tour across the state

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | November 5

Republican Gov. Kay Ivey touted her role in job creation to supporters Monday afternoon at one of her final campaign stops before the election Tuesday.

Polls point to Democratic takeover of the House, but here's what could change that

By David Lauter | Los Angeles Times | November 5

With the final polls finished, the last ads cut and well over 35 million people already having voted, political operatives in both parties expect Democrats to win back control of the House on Tuesday and make significant gains in state capitals even as Republicans keep narrow control of the Senate.

November 5

Need a ride to the polls? Here are your options

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor

You are registered to vote. You've made your decisions. Now, you need a ride.  Here are some options for getting to the polls. Do you know of an organization offering rides that we haven't listed? Email us at managing.editor@theplainsman.com.  Uber: There will be a "Get to the Polls" button ...

Senate District 27: Tom Whatley runs for third term on experience

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 5

He said he feels confident that his history and work in the legislature is enough to get him re-elected. 

Senate District 27: Nancy Bendinger focuses on mental health, education's role with treatment

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 5

Nancy Bendinger, a real estate agent in the area, is running for Senate District 27 against three-time incumbent Tom Whatley, R-Auburn.  Bendinger has focused on healthcare, education and jobs throughout her campaign.  In terms of healthcare, Bendinger supports the expansion on Medicaid in ...

House District 79: Mary Wynne Kling supports education lottery, stronger education system

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 4

Kling, the outreach and development coordinator for the Lee County Humane Society, is running against incumbent Republican State Rep. Joe Lovvorn, for House District 79. The district includes most of Auburn.

House District 79: Joe Lovvorn hopes to win first full term

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 4

He won his race in 2016, and now Lovvorn, a Republican, is running for his first full term as Alabama House representative for District 79, which includes most of Auburn. He is running against political newcomer, Democrat Mary Wynne Kling.

House District 83 candidates detail their political outlook

By Tim Nail | Community Writer | November 4

Democratic nominee Jeremy A. Gray and Republican nominee Michael J. Holden II of House District 83 are intent on improving community engagement for the citizens of Lee County and Russell County.

From the Ten Commandments to abortion: Here's what to know about the four constitutional amendments on the ballot

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | November 4

If you're going to vote on Tuesday, you'll also see four proposed constitutional amendments on your ballot. These ballot measures require a majority vote on Nov. 6 to be added to Alabama's already lengthy state constitution.

'Made with intention': Bancroft's latest brings the family together

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 2

Everything is a show — a Texas Honky Tonk with natural light — at David Bancroft's long-awaited Bow and Arrow.  He wanted to strip out the layers of service to leave a simple, family Sunday lunch at it's core. Those layers of service, the four-course meals and bottle service, are what he's ...