Elections

Allbright announces candidacy for House District 11 special election

Rep. Randall Shedd resigned from the seat on Feb. 17, leading Gov. Kay Ivey to call a special election for the position.

Jacob Holmes

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February 24, 2025

Secretary of State Wes Allen announces bid for Alabama Lt. Governor in 2026

Allen’s tenure as Secretary of State drew national attention when, immediately after taking office, he withdrew Alabama from the Electronic Registration Information Center.

February 18, 2025

BCA endorses Matt Woods in Senate District 5 special election

The special primary election will be held on Tuesday, March 11.

January 31, 2025

Tuscaloosa’s District 1 City Council race heats up

The three-way race will almost certainly be one of the most interesting and possibly competitive elections in Tuscaloosa this year.

Chance Phillips

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January 24, 2025

SPLC report: Extremist rhetoric infiltrates mainstream 2024 campaigns

The report focuses on campaign narratives that employ racist, xenophobic, and antisemitic themes, which are often deeply intertwined.

Bill Britt

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January 23, 2025

Matt Woods named GOP nominee for Senate District 5

District 5 became vacant following the resignation of former Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed.

January 8, 2025

Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Matt Woods for Senate District 5

The special election for the District 5 seat will be held on March 11.

January 8, 2025

AG Marshall officially bows out of gubernatorial race

Marshall told the Associated Press his family decided running for governor “just didn’t seem to be a good next step.”

Chance Phillips

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January 2, 2025

Gov. Ivey calls special election for Alabama Senate District 5

Ivey announces a special election for Senate District 5 after Greg Reed’s appointment to the Department of Workforce.

Mary Claire Wooten

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January 1, 2025