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The V: Alabama’s power fights move from maps to money

Alabama’s latest episode examines redistricting defiance, gambling money, Senate runoff uncertainty, and the emerging governor’s race power dynamics.

June 1, 2026

The V: Alabama 2026 primary signals major GOP shake-up

Runoffs, weakened incumbents and energized voters point to deeper fractures inside the GOP and a possible turning point.

May 25, 2026

Redistricting, Freedom Riders and primaries shape debate

Alabama’s redistricting battles, Freedom Riders legacy and emerging political shifts reveal deeper struggles over power, identity and representation.

May 11, 2026

Doug Jones to launch 2026 gubernatorial campaign Friday with Birmingham kickoff rally

Jones will launch his 2026 gubernatorial bid with a Birmingham rally featuring Jason Isbell, DJ Slim Robb, and other supporters.

December 9, 2025

Doug Jones campaign reports $105K raised from 800 Alabama donors

Newly formed committee shows fast fundraising momentum just days after Jones entered Alabama’s 2026 governor’s race.

December 3, 2025

New SPLC memo warns 2nd Congressional win is not a foregone conclusion for Dems

A new memo released Monday provides data that suggests a Democratic candidate should not be the presumptive representative for the redrawn 2nd Congressional District.

February 12, 2024

As strike stretches on, Alabama coal miners could use Democrats’ support

National Democrats have talked plenty about supporting labor unions, but as the strike at Warrior Met Coal continues, they're mostly absent.

September 5, 2022

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.

February 9, 2022

Baldwin Democrats: Carl, Tuberville should apologize for votes to overturn election

“A failure to issue an apology for their actions is tantamount to approving these seditious acts," the county chair wrote.

January 8, 2021

Sewell selected as chief deputy whip for the 117th Congress

It is the job of the whips to communicate between the Democratic membership and the Democratic leadership in the House.

December 3, 2020