What I learned from reading over 200 Alabama political campaign sites

By: Brian Lyman

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: October 5, 2026

Words: 894

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago


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We here at Alabama Reflector take state government reporting seriously. That’s why we released this comprehensive guide to Alabama’s elections last week.

To get that guide together, or to address some unresolved Catholic guilt, I read more than 200 web and Facebook pages. All hosted by state officials or those aspiring to join their ranks.

Journalism is glamorous.

The material was not scintillating. Politicians try to position themselves …

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