2026 Elections

Elections

When is Alabama’s absentee ballot deadline?

Alabama voters planning to cast absentee ballots in the May 19 election should be aware of several approaching deadlines.

April 24, 2026

Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson endorses Alicia Escott Lumpkin in District 60

The backing came weeks before the May 19 primary, adding to a growing list of support for the Birmingham candidate.

Alex Jobin

April 23, 2026

Mancuso builds grassroots independent campaign across House District 7

After a ballot challenge, Mancuso continues his House District 7 bid as an independent, emphasizing voter choice and grassroots outreach.

Mary Claire Wooten

April 22, 2026

Opinion

Can we please stop electing unserious people to do serious jobs?

When did being a pandering bigot become more politically valuable than being a competent, sane public servant?

Josh Moon

April 10, 2026

Bill to close primaries dies without vote

A top GOP priority collapsed on the session’s final day, leaving Alabama’s open primaries intact despite pressure from party leaders.

Jacob Holmes

April 10, 2026

Bill to close primaries moves to Senate on what could be session’s final day

An Alabama Senate committee approved legislation requiring voters to register with a political party to participate in primary elections.

Jacob Holmes

April 9, 2026

House approves roting rights restoration transparency bill

SB24 requires the state to post instructions for formerly incarcerated individuals seeking ballot access and publicly notify individuals who've had their rights restored.

Wesley Walter

April 9, 2026

Senate candidate Doug Harwell pledges lottery vote

Republican state Senate candidate Doug Harwell pledged Wednesday to let Alabamians vote on a statewide lottery.

April 2, 2026

Opinion

Could there be a blue wave in Alabama?

Could there be a blue wave in Alabama? There should be.

Josh Moon

April 1, 2026

Analysis | Alabama GOP voters engaged, but not persuaded

High undecided numbers across statewide races point to a deeper disconnect as the May primary approaches.

Bill Britt

March 31, 2026