06/01/2026
🗳️ SHOULD CANDIDATES EARN YOUR VOTE — OR JUST INHERIT IT? 🗳️
‼️ Alabama is one of only a handful of states that still allows straight-ticket voting, a system where voters can select every candidate from a single political party with one choice.
💬 In this episode, Secretary of State candidate Wayne Rogers argues that elections work best when every candidate has to earn support individually — not simply benefit from party affiliation. He believes voters deserve the opportunity to evaluate each person on the ballot and make informed decisions based on qualifications, experience, and ideas.
⚠️ Nearly 70% of Alabama voters currently use straight-ticket voting. Critics say the practice can reinforce political power structures and reduce accountability, making it easier for candidates to win based on party labels rather than their own records.
📣 Whether you agree or disagree, the conversation raises an important question: Should political parties win elections, or should candidates earn votes one race at a time?