Steve Flowers

Steve Flowers served 16 years in the state legislature. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. Steve may be reached at [email protected].

Our open US Senate seat contest will be our marque 2026 race

The deciding factor in this race, as it is in every open U.S. Senate race, is money.

December 10, 2025

2026 governor’s race and all state races right around the corner

Tommy Tuberville’s decision to leave his U.S. Senate seat for governor cleared the field, but key races remain for attorney general and lieutenant governor.

December 4, 2025

Federal government shutdowns need to end

Most Americans in the middle blame both parties equally. They say, “a pox on both your houses.”

November 5, 2025

Mayors’ races settled this year

City governing is where the rubber meets the road in Alabama and throughout the nation.

October 22, 2025

Remembering Shorty Price

Alabama, in bygone days, would have a slew of what I called “run for the fun of it” candidates.

October 15, 2025

An interesting political conversation

A conversation with Governor George Wallace and legislative legend Pete Turnham became one of the funniest of Steve Flowers's life.

October 8, 2025

Alabama’s adult education is one of nation’s best — a 60 year legacy

Over the past six decades, Alabama’s Adult Education Programs have been transformed by a quiet revolution.

October 2, 2025

Five good horse races set for 2026

The race for the open Senate seat of Coach Tuberville will be the big race next year.

September 24, 2025

Sen. Katie Britt is Alabama’s most popular elected official for good reason

Britt quickly proved to be a history maker, bringing home billions in investments and passing immigration enforcement legislation within months of her term.

September 18, 2025

Cynthia Almond an outstanding choice for PSC president

One of Governor Kay Ivey’s greatest legacies will be her outstanding wisdom and prudence in her appointments to fill important judicial and governmental openings.

September 10, 2025