Alabama House advances party registration bill
HB541 would require voters to register by party before primaries, raising concerns about disenfranchising independents and reshaping Alabama elections.
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Doc Mancuso urges GOP leaders to keep him on House District 7 primary ballot
As a ballot challenge looms, Republican candidate Doc Mancuso says party officials should not decide elections behind closed doors.
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.
Republican candidate files residency challenge against Tommy Tuberville
The first challenge to Tommy Tuberville's run for governor, based on his residency issues, was filed Tuesday morning.
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A court challenge to Tuberville being on the November ballot will be the most dangerous for him and the Alabama Republican Party.
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.
DNC warns Alabama Secretary of State over potential federal voting law violations
The DNC issued a warning letter to the Alabama secretary of state threatening legal action if the state failed to comply with federal voting laws.