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Swiss canton votes with centuries-old show of hands
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Swiss canton votes with centuries-old show of hands

  • Elodie LE MAOU AFP
  • Updated Apr 28, 2026

Every late April, the tiny Swiss canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden votes for local leaders and magistrates in accordance with a tradition dating back to the 15th century: a show of hands in the town square.

Foot Soldiers Park grows events, adds hundreds of teen registered voters
Education

Foot Soldiers Park grows events, adds hundreds of teen registered voters

  • Valencia Benjamin
  • Apr 19, 2026

The Community Engagement Corps of Foot Soldiers Park has grown its efforts since January with a new leader and more visits to area high school…

Former Ft. Deposit officials charged with absentee ballot fraud
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Former Ft. Deposit officials charged with absentee ballot fraud

  • Nathan Prewett
  • Apr 16, 2026

Former Ft. Deposit Mayor Jacqulyn Boone, 51, and city council candidate Steven Thigpen, 49, have been arrested and charged with unlawful use o…

Alabama House committee passes late-session bill that would expand voting
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Alabama House committee passes late-session bill that would expand voting

  • By Ralph Chapoco | Alabama Reflector
  • Apr 7, 2026

The House Judiciary Committee Thursday gave a late-session approval to a bill that would expand voting options and create state protections fo…

Selma Social hosts photography exhibit highlighting democracy and voting during Jubilee
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Selma Social hosts photography exhibit highlighting democracy and voting during Jubilee

  • Cindy Fisher
  • Updated Mar 23, 2026

Voting and democracy took center stage in a photo exhibit at Selma Social on March 6 during the annual Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee.

Perry County Sheriff Roy Fikes announces run for the job in 2026 election
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Perry County Sheriff Roy Fikes announces run for the job in 2026 election

  • Cindy Fisher
  • Updated Jan 28, 2026

Roy Fikes, who was appointed Sheriff of Perry County by Gov. Kay Ivey in April, announced he is running for the position in the 2026 election.

Selma City Council certifies Sept. 23 runoff results, awards four more votes to Roper
Elections

Selma City Council certifies Sept. 23 runoff results, awards four more votes to Roper

  • By Brad Fisher
  • Updated Sep 30, 2025

The city of Selma’s runoff vote is now official.

DCDEC to hold 2025 election runoff candidate forum, debate
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DCDEC to hold 2025 election runoff candidate forum, debate

  • Nathan Prewett
  • Updated Sep 10, 2025

The Dallas County Democratic Executive Committee will hold a forum and debate for council, mayor and school district candidates in the 2025 mu…

Selma Mayor James Perkins Jr. missed making the runoff for his fourth term by 29 votes in the Aug. 26 election. He announced Wednesday that neither Johnny Moss III nor Aaron Roper will receive his endorsement.
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Perkins declines to endorse either candidate in Selma mayor race

  • By Brad Fisher
  • Updated Sep 18, 2025

Selma Mayor James Perkins Jr. announced Wednesday that he will not to endorse either candidate in the Sept. 26 runoff election for mayor.

Selma City Council certifies election with addition of provisional votes
Elections

Selma City Council certifies election with addition of provisional votes

  • By Valencia Benjamin
  • Updated Sep 3, 2025

The results of the Aug. 26 municipal election in Selma were made official Sept. 2 after city officials reviewed provisional ballots.

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