Bill Britt

Bill Britt is editor-in-chief at the Alabama Political Reporter and host of The Voice of Alabama Politics. You can email him at [email protected].

Elections

In amicus brief election experts warn Alabama map switch could upend 2026 vote

Brief says Alabama’s Supreme Court request could force months of voter reassignment work into a single business day.

June 1, 2026

The Second Constitution tried to redeem America’s promise

The Reconstruction Amendments did not merely add language to the Constitution. They attempted to transform the nation itself.

June 1, 2026

Video raises new questions in Cullman donor, gambling controversy

A video shows gambling machines operating at donor-linked store before removal, prompting renewed questions about enforcement and campaign contributions.

June 1, 2026

Alabama asks Supreme Court to make defiance count

After another federal court rebuke, Alabama wants to use a congressional map judges found tainted by intentional race-based discrimination.

May 27, 2026

DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries

The American Conservative Fund spent more than $9.3 million backing Alabama candidates ahead of the state’s next gambling debate.

May 26, 2026

The young we ask to carry war

Memorial Day reminds Americans that sacrifice should be honored honestly, with humility about war and gratitude for those who never returned.

May 25, 2026

Alabama voters know the labels, but do they know the men?

Tuberville and Jones enter the governor’s race with familiar labels, but Alabama should ask what those labels hide.

May 22, 2026

Alabama voters send warning to incumbents in volatile primary

From veteran lawmakers to rising political figures, Alabama voters showed growing willingness to reject incumbency across party lines.

May 21, 2026

ALFA, Alabama Values PAC flex muscle but fall short of primary sweep

FarmPAC-backed candidates scored major wins, while Alabama Values PAC’s attack campaign helped defeat incumbents but failed to sweep its targets.

May 20, 2026

Judge rejects Allen bid to halt Alabama Senate map

Federal judge says appeal limits court authority as Alabama’s Senate elections continue under remedial redistricting plan.

May 18, 2026