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Lieutenant Governor Runoff Debate: Wes Allen vs. John Wahl

Alabama Republicans will soon choose their nominee for Lieutenant Governor. Watch the full 1819 News runoff debate featuring Secretary of State Wes Allen and former Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl as they discuss their vision for Alabama's future and the role of the Lieutenant Governor. This debate gives Alabama voters an opportunity to hear directly from both candidates ahead of the Republican runoff election. Subscribe to 1819 News for more Alabama political coverage, candidate interviews, and election updates.

U.S. Senate Runoff Forum: Jared Hudson & Barry Moore

Watch the full 1819 News U.S. Senate runoff forum featuring Republican Senate candidates Jared Hudson and Congressman Barry Moore as Alabama voters prepare to choose their nominee for the United States Senate. Due to congressional votes in Washington, D.C., Congressman Barry Moore was unable to attend in person and delivered a recorded message outlining his record in Congress, support for President Donald Trump’s agenda, border security efforts, military and veteran advocacy, and conservative legislative accomplishments. Jared Hudson responded by expressing his disappointment that Moore could not face off in person, and then went on to describe the importance that faith, family, and service play in his life. He outlined his passion to bring back affordability and security to Alabamians by supporting the Save America Act, Second Amendment rights, and basic “food-on-the-table issues” that impact the average Alabamian family. This forum provides voters with an opportunity to hear directly from both Republican runoff candidates ahead of the June 16 election.Subscribe to 1819 News for more Alabama political coverage, candidate interviews, and election updates.

Attorney General Runoff Debate: Jay Mitchell vs. Katherine Robertson

Who should be Alabama's next Attorney General? Watch the full 1819 News runoff debate featuring Republican Attorney General candidates Jay Mitchell and Katherine Robertson as they discuss the issues shaping Alabama's future. This debate gives Alabama voters an opportunity to hear directly from both candidates ahead of the Republican runoff election. Subscribe to 1819 News for more Alabama political coverage, candidate interviews, and election updates.

2026 Alabama Republican Runoff Debate Night | Full 1819 News Candidate Forum

Watch the complete 2026 Alabama Republican Runoff Debate Night hosted by 1819 News, featuring candidates in three of the state's most closely watched statewide races: Attorney General, Lieutenant Governor, and U.S. Senate. This full event brings together leading conservative candidates to discuss the issues shaping Alabama's future, including: Election integrity and voter security Illegal immigration and border enforcement Crime and public safety State sovereignty and federal overreach Economic growth and tax policy Education and parental rights Government accountability and transparency National security and military readiness Alabama's role in Washington, D.C. Featured Races: 📌 Attorney General Runoff Debate Jay Mitchell Katherine Robertson 📌 Lieutenant Governor Runoff Debate Wes Allen John Wahl 📌 U.S. Senate Runoff Debate Barry Moore (video statement) Jared Hudson Moderated by 1819 News Editor-in-Chief Jeff Poor, this event gives Alabama voters a chance to hear directly from the candidates ahead of the June 16 Republican runoff election. Subscribe to 1819 News for breaking news, election coverage, candidate debates, and in-depth reporting from across Alabama.

Pride Month, Christless Conservatism, and the Metastatic Cancer of Sodomy

Has America abandoned the values that once shaped Western civilization? In this episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, host Bryan Dawson examines Pride Month, the rise of what he calls "Christless Conservatism," and the cultural forces he believes have transformed America over the last several decades. Bryan discusses the sexual revolution, the role of modern conservatism, the decline of traditional family values, and why he believes the Christian family remains the foundation of a healthy society. He also explains why many conservatives failed to resist cultural change and what Christians can do to reclaim their influence in the public square. Topics include: • Pride Month and modern cultural politics • The rise of Christless Conservatism • Faith, family, and Western civilization • The sexual revolution and its consequences • Christian responsibility in the culture war • Building strong families in a changing America Subscribe to 1819 News for more conversations on faith, culture, politics, and the issues shaping Alabama and the nation.