Where Cullman candidates stand on elections and how government runs
14 sourced statements in 5 races. Every candidate in each race is listed, including those with nothing on record. Nobody is scored or ranked.
Secretary of State
- Wayne Rogers (Democrat)
Early voting: He proposes an Alabama Voting Rights Act that would allow early in-person voting through county clerk offices during the 42-day absentee-voting period. (Wayne Rogers campaign site — Voting Rights Act)
Election dates: He proposes moving state and municipal elections to Saturdays, and opening polls the preceding Saturday when federal elections remain on Tuesday. (Wayne Rogers campaign site — Voting Rights Act)
Campaign finance: He proposes limiting contributions to a campaign to no more than six months’ salary of the average Alabama worker. (Wayne Rogers campaign site — Voting Rights Act)
- Caroleene Dobson (Republican)
Election security: She pledged to prioritize election-security enforcement and create a dedicated team of election experts to investigate voter-fraud claims. (WAKA 8, campaign announcement)
Election audits: She supports statewide post-election audit legislation. (WAKA 8, campaign announcement)
State Treasurer
- Rosilyn Houston (Democrat)
Investment transparency: Houston says she would publish the Treasurer’s investment decisions, performance, and costs in plain language so the public can see how its money is managed without making a request. (Roz for Alabama campaign site)
Public stewardship: Her campaign describes its approach to managing public money as emphasizing transparency, accountability, and a clear explanation of decisions. (Roz for Alabama campaign site)
- Young Boozer (Republican, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
State Auditor
- Violet Edwards (Democrat)
Transparency: She says she would improve transparency in how state property and public funds are managed, and ensure systems protect public trust. (Vote Violet campaign site)
Auditor oversight: She says she would bring accountable, nonpartisan oversight to the State Auditor’s office and serve all Alabamians. (Vote Violet campaign site)
- Andrew Sorrell (Republican)
State property: He says he would strengthen the Auditor’s authority to investigate negligent losses of state property and seek repayment, and create a Property Investigations Division. (Andrew Sorrell for Auditor — Issues)
Election oversight: He proposes expanding the Voter Registration Advisory Board’s focus to include election integrity and adding representatives from election-related offices and concerned citizens. (Andrew Sorrell for Auditor — Issues)
Election staffing: He says he will seek higher pay for registrars and poll workers, including a minimum of $150 per day for registrars and at least $25 more per day for poll workers. (Andrew Sorrell for Auditor — Issues)
Public Service Commission, Place 1
- James O. Gordon (Democrat)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Matt Gentry (Republican)
Rates and transparency: Gentry says he wants greater transparency at the Public Service Commission and supports pursuing lower utility rates. (Alabama Political Reporter — Gentry on why he’s running, PSC changes, data centers)
Cullman County Revenue Commissioner (Ballot Style 4)
- Mike Pitts (Republican, incumbent)
Public service: He says he is committed to serving the community with integrity, transparency, and proven leadership. (Mike Pitts for Cullman County Revenue Commissioner)