Alabama Republicans Split on Closed Primaries

0:00A recent poll hit the headlines showing most Republican voters in Alabama don't want closed primaries. Out of 400 registered Republicans surveyed from March 12 to 14, 57 percent said folks shouldn't have to register with A, party to vote in his primary. That's compared to 39 percent who backed the party registration rule. The survey came from United America, a group pushing for open elections, and a cot folks off guard since Alabama Republicans are driving a bill to, switch to closed primaries. Right now, Alabama runs open primaries, letting anyone pick a party's ballot without signing up ahead. Plenty of surprise rippled through because the GOP base usually lines up behind their leaders on this stuff, but digging into United America's funding shows big checks from liberal donors like Catherine Murdoch with over $4.5 million, plus. Michael Bloomberg and others, totaling millions more. The bill cleared the Alabama House late last month, and just moved forward from a Senate committee this week.

1:01It's now headed to the full Senate for a vote. This poll could shake things up as lawmakers weigh voter voices against party control. Keep an eye on how it plays out in the state house. That's your update from Birmingham News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story.