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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.

March 18, 2026

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

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.

February 4, 2026

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.

January 27, 2026

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.

January 26, 2026

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.

January 21, 2026

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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.

January 9, 2026