Elections

Trump backs Alabama GOP chair for lieutenant governor’s race

Endorsement came hours before qualifying deadline, reshaping Republican primary already featuring term-limited Secretary of State Wes Allen and Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate.

January 23, 2026

Ken McFeeters qualifies to run for governor of Alabama as Republican

Republican candidate Ken McFeeters qualified for governor, launching a campaign centered on eliminating property taxes and combating federal surveillance in Alabama.

January 23, 2026

Opinion

Reducing nuisance calls by protecting your voter information

Any effort we can make to decrease the accessibility of our phone numbers to nuisance callers should be welcomed.

Wes Allen

January 23, 2026

TRUK PAC endorses Derek Chen for Alabama State Auditor

TRUK PAC, the political arm of the Alabama Trucking Association, announced its endorsement of Derek Chen.

January 22, 2026

Wes Allen encourages Alabamians to serve as poll workers for primary election

Secretary of State Wes Allen encouraged citizens to serve as poll workers for the upcoming primary and announced a new program to recruit veterans.

January 22, 2026

Analysis | How a Tuberville residency challenge would unfold in party, Legislature

Alabama law puts post-election eligibility disputes in the hands of lawmakers, not judges, with major consequences for succession and democratic legitimacy.

Bill Britt

January 21, 2026

Local educator Craig Jelks officially launches independent bid for US Senate

Disillusioned with both major parties, the career educator announced he was running as an independent to represent everyday Alabamians.

Alex Jobin

January 21, 2026

Opinion

There’s a better, more realistic way forward for Will Boyd

Will Boyd was offered an opportunity to build a coalition of support and stop the endless cycle of losing elections. He should take it.

Josh Moon

January 20, 2026

Marshall remains in GOP primary after Trump announces Moore endorsement

President Donald Trump announced his endorsement of Congressman Barry Moore for Alabama's open U.S. Senate seat on Saturday

Mary Claire Wooten

January 20, 2026

Alabama Civil Justice Reform Committee endorses Justice Brad Mendheim

The group praised Justice Mendheim's conservative judicial philosophy and his commitment to interpreting Alabama law exactly as written.

January 20, 2026