John Sharp

@JohnSharp99

A journalist covering news and politics in Alabama with a focus on the state's coastal area.

Mobile, AL al.com Joined March 2010

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John Sharp @JohnSharp99 5d

Santa v. Shomari as part of the midterm fallout. Here’s the story: al.com/politics/2026/…

www.al.com Shomari Figures calls out Santa Claus in victory speech: ‘Bless his heart,’ preacher replies In his victory speech, Figures listed people who opposed him, including an Enterprise pastor who plays Santa Claus.

John Sharp @JohnSharp99 5d

@jmart name dropped @KatieBrittforAL this morning as a possible name to consider for 2028, if not for 2032. Here's the recap: al.com/politics/2026/…

www.al.com After blue wave, Katie Britt’s name surfaces as possible 2028 GOP contender After Tuesday's Democratic wave, new questions surfaced about Vice President JD Vance's standing.

John Sharp @JohnSharp99 6d

Turnout in Alabama is around 39.5%, which is slightly better than in 2022, but is far behind 2018. Larger counties turning out - Mobile at 41.1%, Montgomery at 50.2%, Tuscaloosa 43.4%, Baldwin 40%, Madison at 47.7%. Not sure on Jefferson. #alpolitics

John Sharp @JohnSharp99 6d

Mobile County was blue tonight, and an interesting *close* outcome in the Sheriff's race. Closer than what most thought - incumbent Republican Sheriff Paul Burch won by 3,900 votes over Democratic challenger Pamelia Laffitte, who was once removed from the ballot. #alpolitics

John Sharp @JohnSharp99 6d

Rep Marques concedes the AL2 election. Incumbent Democratic Rep Shomari Figures overcomes the GOP redistricting to win the seat tonight. More later @aldotcom