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].

Party politics

Rep. Scott Stadthagen wins Alabama GOP chair after runoff vote

The former House majority leader defeated John Merrill at Saturday's winter meeting to lead Alabama Republicans into the 2026 election cycle.

March 7, 2026

Financial records indicate Allen campaign funded Wahl ballot challenge

Campaign filings reveal $20,000 payment to attorney who drafted challenge against former ALGOP Chairman and lieutenant governor candidate John Wahl.

March 3, 2026

When journalism forgets its purpose

A reflection on truth, advocacy and why responsible journalism remains essential to preserving public trust and the health of democracy.

March 2, 2026

The V tackles sex-ed fight, prison oversight, GOP ballot battles

Bill Britt, Susan Britt and Josh Moon examine education policy, prison reform and escalating Republican ballot disputes.

March 2, 2026

University confirms no funded research tied to “queer animals” label

University officials say personal social media advocacy—not institutional research or public funding—created confusion surrounding the so-called “queer animals” label.

February 27, 2026

When campaign finance is self-policed, transparency matters

Alabama’s ethics laws rely heavily on disclosure and public trust. When reports leave key questions unanswered, voters are left to interpret the record themselves.

February 26, 2026

When trust becomes a political weapon

Secret recordings and media rushes to judgment erode ethical boundaries, undermine journalism, and threaten the fragile trust sustaining democratic self-government.

February 20, 2026

Stadthagen steps down as majority leader after caucus tensions

Representative Scott Stadthagen resigned his leadership post Wednesday to seek the state party chairmanship following internal friction over a leaked recording.

February 18, 2026

Selectively leaked 57-second clip from hour-long caucus debate targets speaker

Lawmakers say 57-second clip from hour-long caucus meeting was selectively released to damage speaker and distort leadership debate.

February 17, 2026

Split face of a woman, protests, democracy, illustration

The quiet work of self-government

How politics became identity, and why seriousness—not slogans—must anchor a functioning democratic republic.

February 16, 2026