special election

Alabama fallout: Does character count?

By Yonat Shimron — December 13, 2017
(RNS) — The idea that Roy Moore lost Alabama's Senate election because white evangelicals were unwilling to vote for a flawed judge accused of sexual misconduct is not borne out by exit polls.

Comment about Jews by Roy Moore’s wife sparks new ridicule

By Jerome Socolovsky — December 12, 2017
MIDLAND CITY, Ala. (AP) — Speaking at a campaign rally, Kayla Moore declared that 'one of our attorneys is a Jew.' People immediately reacted online, some expressing anger but many others making jokes.

Jones wins in stunning Alabama upset

By Jerome Socolovsky — December 12, 2017
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — At the center of the special election was fiery Christian conservative Roy Moore — 'Judge Moore' to his supporters.

On election day, an Alabama church stands apart

By Yonat Shimron — December 11, 2017
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (RNS) — While Roy Moore’s brand of Christianity does not ordain women or allow LBGT people to serve in leadership positions, this Baptist church celebrates its female pastor and gay congregants.
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