Democratic vice chair urges strategic voting in August election amid GOP turnout concerns

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: July 30, 2026

Words: 1,287

Last Updated: 4 days, 10 hours ago


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  • Alabama Democratic Party Vice Chair Tabitha Isner has called on Democrats to take Republican ballots in the Aug. 11 special primary in order to get “weaker” opposition.
  • Alabama Republican Party Chair Scott Stadthagen has called on Republicans to vote in the primary and suggested the Legislature needs to close primaries.
  • There are primaries set for the 1st, 2nd, 6th and 7th congressional districts on Aug. 11. Outside …

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