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Democrats Target GOP Primaries in Alabama | Birmingham News
Democrats in Alabama are pulling off a bold political play: urging their members to vote in the Republican primary on August 11th to unseat GOP candidates Jerry Carl, Rhett Marques, and Ammie Akin in key districts. With Alabama shifting to a GOP-favoring map, Democrats see this as their best shot to flip vulnerable Republican nominees before the general election. The timing is tricky — the primary coincides with back-to-school season, likely lowering turnout — but the low bar for victory (just a plurality) and Alabama’s open primary system (allowing non-Republicans to vote) make it a risky…
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