APR analysis

The Voice of Alabama Politics

This week on The V: Ballot challenges, gambling proposals and First Amendment

The Voice of Alabama Politics examines GOP ballot decisions, residency law, gambling proposals and the broader implications for courts and voters.

February 9, 2026

Analysis | Alabama law—not property ownership—governs Tuberville eligibility

Property ownership does not determine residency under the Constitution, and long-settled Alabama case law makes that distinction clear.

Bill Britt

February 4, 2026

Opinion

Analysis | The lawsuit that could knock Tuberville off the ballot pre-election

A court challenge to Tuberville being on the November ballot will be the most dangerous for him and the Alabama Republican Party.

Josh Moon

January 26, 2026

Analysis | A Democratic lineup that could change things

It might not lead to a wave, but the 2026 Democratic field of candidates gives the party its first real chance in years to gain ground.

Josh Moon

January 26, 2026

Analysis | How a Tuberville residency challenge would unfold in party, Legislature

Alabama law puts post-election eligibility disputes in the hands of lawmakers, not judges, with major consequences for succession and democratic legitimacy.

Bill Britt

January 21, 2026