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Tabitha Isner

@tabithak.bsky.social
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Vice Chair of the Alabama Democratic Party. Co-founder of Atlas for Democracy. Progressive Christian.

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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
If you know, you know.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
On Monday, our Democratic candidates attended the AFL CIO Conference in Montgomery, and asked for their endorsement. It's a shame that the Party Chair didn't come today. Shame that he didn't come last fall when Labor Leaders asked for a meeting with state party leadership.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Surely if the DNC knew about these problems in Alabama, they would do something, right?!? Oh, they know. Here's what they've said Alabama MUST do for this Saturday's meeting. It's all hands on deck to document the myriad ways in which they are violating this Order.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
In the letter shown below, Joe L Reed instructs local ADC leaders to ask for money from ADP County Committees and from candidates. He does this despite the fact that a county party giving money to ADC would be illegal. (It's called a PAC to PAC transfer.)
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
When my Senate Campaign bought an ad from the Alabama Democratic Conference in April (on a check made out to the Alabama Democratic Conference), I asked for a receipt. Despite multiple requests for clarity, this is all they would give me.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Chairman Kelley's contempt for me made national news. I took his criticism of me seriously. If I wasn’t able to earn his trust by demonstrating competence and initiative, maybe I could earn his trust by doing less, being less visible. (Spoiler alert, it didn't work.)
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Jared Sluss is running for State Senate District 7 because he believes that loving your neighbor isn’t a slogan. It’s a responsibility our leaders must reflect in the choices they make and policies they fight for. ATTN: This district is WINNABLE!
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
On the evening before Election Day, I sent an email to all the candidates, wishing them luck and giving some pointers on what to do (and not do) on election night. A few hours later, Chair Kelley sent this memo to County Chairs and SDEC members.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
After talking with the DNC, I emailed my plan to Chair Kelley and Vice Chair for Counties, Ben Harris. No response. I began implementing the plan, including notifying County Chairs of the supports that I could provide them. Still no response from the Chair.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
I asked Chair Kelley if the State Party was going to have a VoPro program, but got no response. So I emailed the DNC to get access to more resources and copied Chair Kelley on the email, assuming he’d say something if he had a problem with me doing so. No response.
Screenshot of an email
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Spencer Stone teaches teens about computer science in public schools. He's running against 89-year-old Jabo Waggoner, who has been in the Alabama legislature since 1966.👀 I'm proud to endorse him for the Alabama State Senate, District 16.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
“I’m running because I’ve seen what 15 years of a Republican supermajority in the state legislature has done for this state, and it’s not been very good things,” Christian Martin, Democratic Nominee for AL HD16!
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Attorney General Steve Marshall has weighed in. Voters can choose either party's primary for the August 11 Special Primary. In Congressional Districts 1, 2, and 7, there's no Democratic ballot, so you just march right in and pick the Republican ballot. Let's make some #goodtrouble
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The Alabama Democratic Party is governed by a board called the State Democratic Executive Committee (approx 250 people). The members of the SDEC were elected in the Primary on May 19th and will meet in Montgomery on August 8th (11am to 6pm) to elect officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, etc.).
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
I first met Allison Montgomery several years ago at a Pride event. She is a young woman, but she has been advocating for a more just Alabama for years. Her commitment and clarity of vision is exactly what we need in the Alabama State House. Let's get her elected in House District 25!
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
What does the State Democratic Party do? (Part 1) The official (required) duties of a party are largely administrative. Lots of boring paperwork.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Alabama Democrats just keep proposing an end to taxes on groceries. Alabama Republicans just keep saying no. This isn't some deeply held conviction. Republican legislatures in other states have allowed the state to stop taxing groceries. But not Alabama Republicans. No, siree.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
See that one dot that stands all alone? That's Alabama! Nationwide, the average margin of victory in the general election for State House seats is 28%. In Alabama, it's 57%, meaning most races are won by a huge margin. That makes Alabama dead last in the nation for competitive seats.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
"Healthcare is a basic human right, not a privilege to be tied to your job, income, or ZIP code. It's time for us to build a system that works for every Alabamian. One where we can get the care we need, when we need it, without fear, debt, or discrimination." 👏👏👏Taylor Cook for AL State House, 43
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
"Healthcare is a basic human right, not a privilege to be tied to your job, income, or ZIP code. It's time for us to build a system where we can get the care we need, when we need it, without fear, debt, or discrimination." 👏👏👏Taylor Cook for State House, District 43
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Frustrated with money in politics? Well, I've got some bad news. The National Republican Senatorial Committee just won a case at the Supreme Court to make it easier for wealthy donors to influence elections.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
These are the current officers of the Alabama Democratic Party. Reed and Kelley do all the hiring of party staff, sometimes including Ben or Ed. None of the other officers have ever been invited to a staff meeting or officer meeting nor been included in any decision.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Rudolph Drake is our Democratic Nominee for AL State Senate District 2 (Huntsville area). He served in the Navy and then in the Department of Defense. His priorities are affordable healthcare, affordable housing, and quality public education. Keep an eye on this one!
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
My first trip to the Alabama Democratic Party HQ after being elected Vice Chair a few days earlier. I took the photo, then left. I didn't mention that Chair Kelley had my ADP email account turned off that morning, and had a staffer call to un-invite me to Orientation that day.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Donald Trump apparently made more than $2.2 billion in 2025. That's nearly four times as much as he made in 2024. Most of it comes from cryptocurrency, real estate, and merchandise sales. The hat below goes for $55, profits go to him, not to our armed forces. Not cool.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
What more could you want from your Alabama State Treasurer than an experienced & highly sought-after banker who is accustomed to dealing with budgets in the billions? Rosilyn Houston is a rock star and I can't believe we got lucky enough to have her on the Democratic ticket!
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
I love my country and my state. I love it enough to want the absolute BEST for it and to be willing to sacrifice for it. That means I'm willing to talk about its flaws because I think we can address those flaws. And I'm here to do my part.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
All of Mobile is now in Congressional District 1, which means that you need to get to know your Democratic nominee, Clyde Jones! Ask him your questions, meet his team, and then JOIN the team!
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
I was elected Vice Chair of the Alabama Democratic Party on August 13, 2022. I ran for Chair and didn't win, but I was eager to serve any way I could, so I ran for Vice Chair. If I'd lost that, I'd have run for Secretary. I just wanted to be on the team and be able to contribute.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Pam Howard, Dem for House District 40 noticed the flag at the Public Safety complex was getting tattered after the storms, so she brought them a new one. Then she took the tattered flag to American Legion - Post 57 for a proper flag retirement ceremony. I'm proud to back Pam!
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Alabama brackets are nothing but byes. No wonder most people aren't interested in politics.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
If you vote Democrat, YOU ARE THE PARTY. If the party isn't what you want it to be, you have the power to change it. But don't expect it to be easy. Changing culture doesn't happen just by wishing, it requires hard work! (And I really want to PARTY with you!)
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
🚨🚨🚨 The bipartisan decline in primaries is correlated with a decline in democratic participation. This should ring alarm bells for everyone who wants a functioning democracy! 🚨🚨🚨
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
It's a real earworm. (This post is about birthright citizenship.)
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Jim & Brenda Toomey of Vestavia Hills have been married for 56 years. They are salt of the earth good folk, loving their neighbors in every way they can, including wanting ethical bipartisan governing that protects the middle class. This one is winnable, so let's get it, Jim!
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
If you're in the blue section in the middle here (near the Birmingham airport), you used to be in Congressional District 7 (Terri Sewell) and now you are in Congressional District 6 (Gary Palmer). No one else in Jefferson County changed districts. The Primary is August 11.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Debra Foster is one of our most experienced candidates running for the State House. She served for 12 years on the Anniston City Council, and she was the first African American to serve as Vice Mayor of Anniston. District 32 is an open seat after Barbara Boyd (D) retired.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Rick Pressnell is a Marine running for Alabama State House, District 2. He is focused on affordability: - Ending the grocery tax -Require the Public Service Commission to hold rate case hearings - Require data centers to pay the cost of their own electricity Sounds good to me!
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Angela Morgan is running for State Board of Education in District 6. Where's District 6? Great question because the SBOE map is TOTALLY different than the Congressional map! (It has 8 districts instead of 7.) Angela is a retired educator and she is committed to improving parent relations.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
The Alabama Reflector article undersells how big a shift we saw in this Primary Runoff. The whole state saw a 52% increase in Democratic ballots in the Primary Runoff, but the increase in the 5th Congressional District was phenomenal! Way to go 5th Congressional District Dems!
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Most Alabamians don't vote or vote some of the time. But there are heroes walking among us who vote EVERY TIME. These people deserve to be recognized. Are you a SUPER VOTER?! Find out at www.tabithaisner.com/supervoters
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Robert Hunter is the real deal. He reads to kids. He hosts break light clinics. He hosts community town halls to listen to constituents. He supports other candidates. He's serious about wanting to make real positive change for the people in his district. Hunter for AL State House, District 28!
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Does it feel like there aren't many elections on your ballot? It's not just you. Only 1/3 of seats in the Alabama House of Representatives will be contested on the November ballot. That means that 2/3 of Alabamians will not have a choice in who represents them in the state legislature.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Pissed off about this "new" and "special" election for Congress? Pissed at the arrogance of changing the maps mid-election? Well, Chris Pringle (Republican from Mobile) was the author of that bill. So let's send him a message, shall we? Vote Joan Friedlander instead!
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
The Alabama Public Service Commission will soon have SEVEN members instead of THREE. Five of the seven are appointed by Governor Ivey. All of this because they saw that a wave of reform was headed for the PSC, and they had to protect their APCo overlords.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
If you live in Congressional District 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 7, there will be NO Democratic Primary on August 11. If you live in Congressional District 1, 2, or 7, you CAN vote in the Republican primary if you wish. This is not considered "crossover voting." Perfectly legal.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
The founder of the Madison County chapter of Moms for Liberty is running for A State Board of Education, District 8. Thankfully we've got Shatika Armstrong running against her! Our schools face real issues. Let's not waste time on imagined ones.
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? Indeed we are more functional and more beautiful because we are not all the same. And that's how she & he & they... becomes WE. We are the body and we're looking damn fine! Pride is for all of us. #HappyPrideMonth
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
This young woman is FIERCE, but also kind. She told me, "Democrats don't only care about their party members. They care about the well being of the community. "If you are hurting, I am hurting," that is the morality of a good leader." Hazel Floyd for AL State House, District 38.
Tabitha & Hazel Floyd
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Tabitha Isner @tabithak.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Senate District 22 hasn't had a Democratic candidate on the ballot since 2014. Thank you, Ashley Sharpe, for giving the people of District 22 a REAL choice in 2026! (Go on, Republicans, tell us how you hate gerrymandering even while you draw districts like this.) @sharpe4al22
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