Birmingham Mayor Woodfin to be sworn in for third term at end of month
After a reelection victory, Woodfin reflected on eight years of service and the challenges ahead for Birmingham.
Municipal elections
Alabama Arise hosts webinar series detailing impacts of Republican “Big Beautiful Bill”
The first session detailed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, threatening healthcare, food security, and rural hospitals for Alabama families.
Three Birmingham city council members selected in run-off elections
Political newcomer Brian Gunn more than doubled the vote share of incumbent city councilor J.T. Moore, per unofficial results.
Sonja Smith’s campaign for Birmingham City Council surges before runoff
Sonja Smith's campaign garnered endorsements from nearly every major elected official and robust fundraising ahead of the runoff election.
October 6, 2025
Birmingham City Council candidate Brian Gunn to host community events ahead of runoff
Gunn's campaign has been focused on grassroots mobilization, reportedly knocking on more than 7,000 doors and making over 5,000 phone calls.
Alex City elects new mayor in razor-thin runoff
After a bitter battle, a former Goodyear director and pastor narrowly defeated the incumbent by just 58 votes.
Spiro Cheriogotis projected to win Mobile mayoral runoff
Former district judge Spiro Cheriogotis narrowly defeated state Representative Barbara Drummond in Tuesday's runoff election for Mobile mayor.
Native Mobilian and Congressman Sanford Bishop endorses Barbara Drummond for mayor
Bishop drew on his connection to his hometown to make the case for Drummond, calling her record of public service “unmatched.”
September 23, 2025
Alex City councilman rips mayor, says he’s acted childish and distorted his own record
Alexander City councilman Eric Brown said Mayor Woody Baird has behaved childishly and took credit for projects he had nothing to do with.
Drummond receives record-breaking small-dollar donations ahead of Mobile mayoral runoff
Barbara Drummond's campaign secured historic support, with 2,321 individual donors contributing a median of $50, demonstrating broad grassroots backing.