Alabama GOP Chair John Wahl is pictured above in an Instagram photo (he apparently wasn't too allergic to photos when asked by the right person). Recently, per a Josh Moon article in Alabama Political Reporter:
When asked by Poor if he goes by his middle name, Wahl said, “Yeah, as do millions of other Americans, and especially in the entertainment industry and the political field.”
Except, small problem there, on the speeding ticket he received, Wahl’s full name was listed: Nehemiah Ezekiel Wahl. Not a “John” to be found.
Surely Wahl wasn't trying to hide the truth by actually telling (another) falsehood? Then, only today, Wikipedia updated its bio of Wahl by adding:
Wahl was reported in 2021 to be residing in Limestone County, Alabama, where his butterfly farm is located.[13] However, questions have arisen over his residency ever since Wahl attempted to vote with a homemade ID in the 2020 election.[40] One member of the Wahl family stated in a deposition that his Anabaptist family has religious objections to state IDs. However, further questions arose after the story broke of a traffic ticket Wahl received in Morgan County, Alabama in 2023, where he presented a Tennessee driver's license with a previously unknown name to the Alabama State Trooper.[41] Since this news was reported, Wahl has been unable to explain why he was able to obtain a state issued ID in Tennessee but not Alabama, where he votes and serves as Chair of the ALGOP.
It's interesting since it seems things have been getting hotter and hotter for Wahl in Limestone County. Do we think the ethics complaints will bring about any significant change in Alabama Republican Party leadership? We're guessing not for the moment, but it will be fun to watch.
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