Sunday, June 14, 2026

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Jefferson County

Elections / Courts

Officials mum on voter reassignment after SCOTUS clears Alabama map

Court filings warned the switch could be impossible as counties faced locked voter records, absentee ballot deadlines and looming vendor timelines.

June 4, 2026

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan files lawsuit against Alicia Escott Lumpkin after primary defeat

Her complaint challenged Lumpkin’s eligibility over city employment rules, while Lumpkin accused Givan of refusing to accept voters’ decision.

June 3, 2026

Ivey orders Capitol, Jefferson Co. flags lowered for late Judge John Amari

The Jefferson County native spent more than five decades in law and public service, earning bipartisan respect across Alabama.

June 3, 2026

Birmingham awards $200,000 in microgrants for violence prevention, youth intervention programs

The money will back neighborhood groups offering mentoring, workforce help and family support to court-involved and high-risk Birmingham youth.

April 29, 2026

Mayor Randall Woodfin announces Birmingham’s 2026 legislative priorities

The mayor added that Birmingham's legislative delegation has shown strong bipartisan support for the policies.

March 17, 2026

Alabama Democratic Party appoints William Bell as interim Jefferson Co. chair

State party leaders named former Birmingham Mayor William Bell to the post after a committee invalidated a disputed special election.

February 19, 2026

Jefferson County Democratic Party opens candidate qualifying for 2026 primary

Party officials emphasized the importance of the three-week window, stating the process ensures leaders committed to good governance were elected.

January 5, 2026

Alabama Supreme Court backs JeffCo sheriff in inmate dispute

The dispute involved whether a sheriff was required to house a city's arrestees in the county jail.

October 27, 2025

11th Circuit halts Jefferson County redistricting order

The map drawn by the Jefferson County Commission will be used in the 2026 elections.

October 17, 2025

partial view of blurred judge holding gavel during sentencing in court

Redrawing of Jefferson County Commission district must continue during appeal

A federal judge said the unconstitutional districts posed more potential harm on voters.

September 29, 2025