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“I’m running out of necessity”: Congressional challenger Case Dixon qualifies for GOP primary

Dixon criticized incumbent Gary Palmer, saying the 12-year incumbent repeatedly failed to stand for accountability and fueled inflation with massive spending votes.

Alex Jobin

January 9, 2026

Alabama GOP reports strong candidate interest for 2026 elections

ALGOP Chairman John Wahl said the massive early turnout reflected the party's strength and enthusiasm, calling it a critical milestone for 2026 campaigns.

January 8, 2026

Alabama candidates begin filing for 2026 races

Monday marked a major milestone in Alabama’s 2026 election cycle as qualifying opened for state and federal offices, drawing incumbents and challengers.

Wesley Walter

January 6, 2026

ALGOP to open 2026 candidate qualifying on January 5

The Alabama Republican Party announced candidate qualifying will begin Jan. 5, 2026, formally launching the critical campaign season for state offices.

December 22, 2025

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ALGOP opens candidate qualifying for House District 11 special election

House District 11 encompasses parts of Cullman and Blount Counties.

March 3, 2025

Democratic qualifying for congressional seats to remain open until Feb. 11

The Alabama Democratic Party announced Tuesday that it would maintain qualifying for potential congressional candidates until Friday, Feb. 11, at 5 p.m.

John H. Glenn

February 9, 2022

Lathan calls on Doug Jones to “take a stand” on impeachment inquiry

The Alabama Republican Party opened qualifying for the 2020 election at their Hoover headquarters Tuesday, but Sen. Doug Jones was the focus of a morning press conference. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan hosted a press conference with the Republican National Committee calling on U.S. Senator Doug Jones to side with the majority of his … Continued

Brandon Moseley

October 9, 2019

Greg Shaw announces re-election campaign for Supreme Court

Friday, Alabama Supreme Court Justice Greg Shaw (R) announced that he will file to run for re-election to his seat on the Court when the Alabama Republican Party opens candidate qualifying on Tuesday. Judge Shaw is the Republican incumbent Justice. Justice Shaw was first elected to the Supreme Court in 2008 after serving on the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

October 8, 2019

Monroe County Commissioner Switches to the Republican Party

The Monroe County Republican Party on Wednesday welcomed Monroe County Commissioner Henry “Lum” Childs into the Republican Party. Childs recently requested to change his party affiliation from the Democratic to the Republican Party. Commissioner Childs has served as Monroe County Commissioner, District 1, since 2008. “Things have changed so much in the Democrat Party in … Continued

Brandon Moseley

October 3, 2019

Alabama Democratic Party opens qualifying Friday

The Alabama Democratic Party opens qualifying for the 2020 Election on Friday, September 27, at 9:00 a.m. and closes qualifying at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2019. Elected offices up for election in 2020 include President of the United States, the U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress, Public Service Commission President, Alabama Supreme Court Justice, Court … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 26, 2019