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Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law

The Democrat said the newly signed measures threatened Black representation as Alabama Republicans pressed ahead despite federal injunctions blocking new maps.

May 11, 2026

AFGE endorses slate of candidates in Alabama’s midterm elections

The union backed four Alabama Democrats, including one in a contested primary, citing records on labor, economic empowerment and public service.

May 11, 2026

Gov. Kay Ivey proclaims May 10-16 as Municipal Government Week in Alabama

The designation highlighted how cities and towns delivered essential services to most Alabamians and launched a campaign promoting civic engagement.

May 11, 2026

Federal court tells Alabama redistricting fight now belongs to Supreme Court

Three-judge panel rejects Wes Allen’s emergency request, saying only the Supreme Court can decide Alabama’s congressional map dispute now.

May 8, 2026

McCaney pledged no dark money before sharing attack ad

Campaign finance records show overlapping payments among Alabama Values PAC, Farm PAC and an obscure Wyoming firm tied to GOP attacks.

May 8, 2026

Lawmakers challenge ADOC over cancelled YesCare contract

Lawmakers paused an ADOC contract until questions about the canceled health contract, the emergency NaphCare deal, and oversight concerns could be answered

May 8, 2026

Committee OKs state Senate special primary bill, drawing public’s opposition

Lawmakers advanced the measure following a tense public hearing where attendees pinned the measure as an attempt to disenfranchise Black voters.

May 8, 2026

Alabama Republicans are trying to steal your voting power. Fight like hell!

They wouldn’t be trying so hard to take your voting power away unless they were scared to death you were going to use it.

May 8, 2026

Senate candidate Dakarai Larriett attacks primary opponent over Republican voting record

Larriett escalated the Democratic primary fight, citing Kyle Sweetser’s past Trump votes and Republican ties as disqualifying ahead of the May 19 contest.

May 8, 2026

Gov. Ivey announces $7.6M in Rebuild Alabama grants for state projects

The first round of 2026 funding backed 26 local road projects, with more awards expected later this year and matching dollars from communities.

May 8, 2026