# Democrats Crossing Over in GOP Primary | Birmingham News

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-07-13T10:19:27+00:00
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Alabama’s GOP chairman warns Democrats may cross over to vote in the Republican primary, calling it “disappointing but not surprising,” as Democratic vice chair Tabitha Isner openly encourages crossover voting. Stadthagen argues the Democratic platform alienates voters, pushing them toward the GOP primary — a move he sees as proof the state needs closed primaries to protect party integrity. Isner counters that Democrats are retaliating against GOP partisan tactics, framing the primary as a battleground for fairness. The clash sets the stage for a high-stakes August 11 election, with Republicans rallying to defend their base and Democrats plotting to reshape the outcome. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d5206b222aef3208

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