2024 Elections

Elections

Tight polls, history warn against premature celebrations or dread

This year’s race is a reminder: Until every vote is counted, no one can claim victory.

October 28, 2024

3d rendering round pin illustration to support american presidential election voting

Acting U.S. attorney appoints election officer for Alabama’s Middle District

The DEO is responsible for overseeing the district’s handling of election day complaints.

October 24, 2024

voting and civil rights concept - vote inserted into ballot box slot on election over american flag

Three questions about the 2024 election

I have been asked these three questions about the elections process.

October 24, 2024

Federal judge blocks state program aimed at purging voter rolls

The preliminary injunction prevents the program from being undertaken until after the election.

October 17, 2024

Figures out-fundraises Dobson in latest FEC filings

Figures raised more than $1 million between July and October while Dobson collected nearly half that.

October 17, 2024

Donald Trump has broken America

The American system of picking a president was not set up to handle Donald Trump — a shameless con man and serial liar.

October 15, 2024

SPLC Action Fund endorses Figures

The general election is now less than a month away with polls opening on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

October 14, 2024

11th Circuit rejects stay in key Alabama absentee voting law, protects vulnerable voters

The battle over Senate Bill 1 is just one skirmish in a much larger war over voting rights.

October 14, 2024

War Game: Doug Jones plays AG in coup simulation

Vet Voice Foundation, who produced the simulation, filmed the experiment and released it as a documentary film War Game at the Sundance Film Festival.

October 8, 2024

Alabama nonprofits join forces for “Defend the Ballot” initiative

The “Defend The Ballot” initiative brings together organizations across the state to ensure Alabamians have ballot access.

October 7, 2024