Candidates of both parties who are running for Alabama Secretary of State say the office should play a more active role in city elections, following a wave of recent problems that sparked voter confusion and legal challenges across the state.

Republicans Andrew Sorrell and Caroleene Dobson told AL.com they want to see the Secretary of State’s Office granted more authority to assist and oversee local elections, particularly when issues arise.

“My opinion is that the Secretary of State should have oversight of all Alabama elections, including municipals,” said Sorrell, the current Alabama State Auditor. “To be clear, I am not for the Secretary of State’s office ‘taking over’ municipal elections. They should still be run for the local level by municipal clerks. However, I am for oversight

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