AJ McCarron

Elections

Alabama GOP voters focus on costs as 2026 primary remains unsettled

A new poll found 80 percent of likely GOP voters consider cost-of-living pressures as the top issue, driving concern over groceries, insurance and healthcare.

January 7, 2026

AJ McCarron drops lieutenant governor bid for football job

Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron suddenly ended his lieutenant governor bid Wednesday, citing a new football career opportunity.

December 18, 2025

McCarron reports nearly 100K cash on hand in first filings

McCarron’s first finance filings show nearly $100K on hand, boosted by two $25K donations.

Mary Claire Wooten

December 3, 2025

McCarron campaign hires top consulting firm, lists treasurer with a troubling record

McCarron's new campaign treasurer has been fined multiple times for campaign finance violations in races all over the country.

Josh Moon

November 4, 2025

AJ McCarron enters lieutenant governor race, drawing fire from opponent

McCarron's lack of political service and of voting drew immediate criticism from one of his opponents.

Josh Moon

October 24, 2025

Opinion

Alabama voters have to start demanding more from candidates

Alabama, and Alabama voters, continue to prove that this is not a serious state.

Josh Moon

October 24, 2025