HD 54 Has a Hearing Problem

The Democratic Party hearing for the challenge of Patricia Todd’s apparent victory over Gaynelle Hendricks in House District 54 has been delayed, probably until next week.

The Associated Press has a piece on it, and Kathy at Birmingham Blues has a good write-up on it also. If you are going to read only one, I would recommend Kathy’s write-up.

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