Jonathan Hester

Cancer Survivor. Director of Government Relations, Secretary of State Wes Allen. Auburn, Bayern, and BHM. Westwood Elementary School Geography Bee Champion.

[Jonathan Hester @JonathanAHester]

5 years seemed so far off in 2019. But with every milestone, scan, and anxiety filled oncology visit I knew I was getting closer to “graduation”. Today I’m incredibly grateful and blessed to say I’m 5 years cancer-free, otherwise known as “medically cured”. Thank you to everyone who has ever said a kind word or prayed for me. Thank you to my incredible Urologist, Dr. Duggan, and my Oncologists, Dr. Gore and Dr. Capra.

This said, early detection saved my life, and I know so many are not as lucky as I have been. Just a few weeks ago, I saw yet another guy who was a husband, father, and son, pass away from this terrible disease. If you’re a guy, self-examination is key. If you are worried about any potential changes in your health, talk to a medical professional. It could save your life.

Finally, thank you to @b___hester. I could not have gotten through the last several years without you by my side. I love you.

God is great, God is good, even when we’re suffering. Because God is Great, God is good, all the time.

#ItTakesBalls

@TestesCancer

[Jonathan Hester @JonathanAHester]

I’ve seen enough: USMNT win the whole cup.

[Jonathan Hester @JonathanAHester]

I’m not trying to over-hype everyone, but this is the best USMNT in the history of the World Cup.

[Jonathan Hester @JonathanAHester]

@b___hester @USMNT @AO_Bham @GPBrewing @eastmamba hometown showing up 💪 🇺🇸

[Bree Hester @b___hester]

AI could never. Just good Ol’ American fun. #usmnt #WorldCup2026 #FIFA

[Jonathan Hester @JonathanAHester]

USMNT vs The World

[Yellowhammer News @yhn]

Christian evangelical leader Scott Dawson endorsed @WesAllenAlabama in the Republican lieutenant governor runoff, citing a decade-long relationship and Allen’s record in statewide office.

“Why do we need to be for one person and against another?” Dawson said. “Let’s not be like that in 2026. I’m voting for Wes Allen to be our next Lt. Governor for several reasons.”

Read full story: https://t.co/TkLS7Tm1hS

#Alabama #ALPolitics #LtGov #WesAllen #Runoff

[Yellowhammer News @yhn]

Secretary of State Wes Allen leads former ALGOP Chairman John Wahl by 5 points in the Republican lieutenant governor runoff, according to a new independent poll released one week before the June 16 election.

The survey, conducted June 5-7 by Montgomery-based Strategy Management, found Allen at 39.23% and Wahl at 34.15%, with 26.62% undecided. The poll sampled 1,300 likely Republican runoff voters with a margin of error of 2.7 points.

Read full coverage: https://t.co/m2xMtn1OaD

#Alabama #ALPolitics #Poll #LtGov #Runoff #Election

[Jonathan Hester @JonathanAHester]

@LeahCGarner I’ll keep that in mind next time I post! 🫡

[Jonathan Hester @JonathanAHester]

If anyone is wondering why Nehemiah Wahl is putting blatantly false statements out regarding the state income tax, his non-stop push polls are why. I received one a day for 10 days straight. Apparently it’s the issue “performing” best, so he’s running with it. #alpolitics

[Jonathan Hester @JonathanAHester]

@LeahCGarner ⬇️

[Jonathan Hester @JonathanAHester]

Instead of focusing on these lies, though, we should be focusing on the fact that he cannot legally hold the office he is pursuing, used a fake ID to vote, and obtained a Tennessee drivers license stating that he was a lawful permanent resident of that state. #alpolitics

[Jonathan Hester @JonathanAHester]

Instead of focusing on these lies, though, we should be focusing on the fact that he cannot legally hold the office he is pursuing, used a fake ID to vote, and obtained a Tennessee drivers license stating that he was a lawful permanent resident of that state. #alpolitics

[Jonathan Hester @JonathanAHester]

If anyone is wondering why Nehemiah Wahl is putting blatantly false statements out regarding the state income tax, his non-stop push polls are why. I received one a day for 10 days straight. Apparently it’s the issue “performing” best, so he’s running with it. #alpolitics

[Jonathan Hester @JonathanAHester]

Keep the pressure on @USMNT! #USA

[Jonathan Hester @JonathanAHester]

Can we, as a society, reject AI beauty-filter campaign photos? It’s getting out of hand. #alpolitics

[Capitol Journal @CapitolJournal]

TONIGHT...

We're covering the week that was in Alabama government and politics. Turning our focus to the June 16 runoff, Todd welcomes the GOP candidates for lt. governor and pollster Michael Lowry.

And with Girls State this week, Todd sits down with the new governor and chief of staff.

Watch at 7:30 on Alabama Public Television!

[Anna Lee - CRE Leasing Lawyer @CRELeasingLawTX]

Fourth generation Alabamian (turned Texas transplant) here - Alabama is incredibly underrated. I went to an excellent high school with an IB program & more AP classes than one person could take. Beaches, mountains, lakes, a top 50 public university (Auburn - my alma mater. War Eagle! 🦅 🐅), top 100 public university (Alabama), a top 35 med school (UAB), a top 50 law school (Alabama), Huntsville has Boeing, NASA (including Space Camp), the Redstone Federal Arsenal, and the highest PhDs per capita in the nation. Budding food scene. College football is life! People are friendly. You can buy a house for not a ton of money. I could go on!

[Yellowhammer News @yhn]

🚨🗳️ YHN has called the 2026 Alabama Republican Party primary for Alabama House District 20 for James Lomax. #alpolitics

[Kay Ivey @kayiveyforgov]

Polls are open across Alabama until 7:00 p.m. today. Y’all, be sure to get out and vote.

If you don’t vote, you can’t gripe! 🇺🇸 #alpolitics

[Wes Allen Alabama Secretary of State @alasecofstate]

Media interviews today to help remind Alabamians to go out and vote in the May 19 Primary Election. Don’t forget your photo ID and to thank your poll workers tomorrow! #alpolitics

[Wes Allen Alabama Secretary of State @alasecofstate]

Press Release: Secretary of State Wes Allen Issues Important Reminders Ahead of May 19 Primary Election

Read more here: https://t.co/6lk3NwLxlM

#alpolitics

[Jonathan Hester @JonathanAHester]

Happy 14th Birthday to my best friend, Teddy!