MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Secretary of State Beth Chapman has announced appointments to Alabama's Boards of Registrars.

Each of Alabama's 67 counties have a Board of Registrars that serves as the local entity for voter registration.  The Governor, State Auditor and the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries each appoint one registrar in each county, with the exception of Jefferson County.  By law in Jefferson County, the Board of Registrars is appointed by the County Commission.

“These appointments are among the most important,” said Chapman.  “In order to continue to provide honest elections across our state, we must have registrars of good character who are able to demonstrate fair judgment.  With the next presidential election just around the corner, it is important to have the new appointees ready and trained for their new responsibilities as soon as possible.  I have no doubt that they will be ready and that we will be served well

The Elmore County Democratic Party will host a Precinct Training Seminar sponsored by the Alabama Democratic Party, Thursday,  June 30, 2011 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Legacy Park, 1889 Deatsville Highway, north on County Road 7.  for information, contact Thomas G. Brown, Chairman at 285-3971.

WASHINGTON, D. C.--- U. S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) will join the residents of Tallapoosa County for a county visit on Friday, February 11, 2011, at 8:00 am Central Time.  The county visit, which is open to the public, will take place at Coffee & Cakes Café, located in The Shoppes of Queen’s Attic at 110 Calhoun Street in Alexander City, Alabama.

Senator Shelby will address the legislative agenda for the first session of the 112th Congress as well as important issues facing the nation and the state of Alabama.  Following his remarks, Senator Shelby will open the floor to questions and comments from those in attendance.