Alabama politics

Ron Sparks qualifies to run for Alabama agriculture commissioner

Former commissioner cites record on farmers, food safety, and consumer protection, pledging nonpartisan leadership in bid to reclaim office.

January 14, 2026

Former Trump official Morgan Murphy raises $1.05M in Alabama Senate race

Murphy, a former Tuberville staffer and Trump official, touts national donors while most contributions came from Alabama supporters this quarter.

January 12, 2026

This week on The Voice of Alabama Politics: Costs, cash, and Tuberville’s “vision”

New polling shows affordability dominates GOP priorities as PAC money surges, lottery politics heat up, and Tuberville leans on culture-war themes.

January 12, 2026

State auditor race takes shape as Chen qualifies, Sorrell seeks reelection

With businessman Derek Chen's qualification, the race now pits his call for reform against incumbent Andrew Sorrell's push for continuity.

January 9, 2026

Will Boyd condemns Tuberville’s “shoot back” remark after Minneapolis ICE killing

Democratic candidate Will Boyd called Senator Tommy Tuberville’s suggestion that ICE agents “shoot back” after the recent Minneapolis killing “extremely concerning."

January 8, 2026

Montgomery commissioner says threats followed Jackson Hospital bailout vote

Dan Harris says critics threatened his family after Jackson Hospital vote as county weighs hospital bailouts, school tax, and fiscal stability.

Bill Britt

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January 8, 2026

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

Analysis | Tuberville, Sharia law and the Constitution

Tuberville leads GOP polling for governor while renewing calls to ban Sharia law, raising constitutional questions and concerns about targeting Muslim citizens.

Bill Britt

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January 6, 2026

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A New Year call: Character is destiny

As we begin a new year, we must recommit to truth, justice, restraint, and responsibility—because our democracy depends on civic virtue.

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January 1, 2026