Merika Coleman

State / Elections

Sen. Coleman urges building voting rights coalitions after redistricting rulings

Coleman said voter frustration after Callais has fueled mobilizations across Alabama that state Democrats plan to utilize to weather GOP redistricting victories.

June 8, 2026

Alabama must end its role as a safe haven for child sexual abusers

New legislation aims to eliminate Alabama’s status as a refuge for predators by extending civil statutes and creating a revival window.

February 24, 2026

This week on The V: Ballot challenges, gambling proposals and First Amendment

The Voice of Alabama Politics examines GOP ballot decisions, residency law, gambling proposals and the broader implications for courts and voters.

February 9, 2026

A new, unique gambling bill for the 2026 session

A gambling bill from Sen. Merika Coleman would allow people to vote on authorizing the Legislature and governor to pass gambling legislation.

February 4, 2026

District 2 poll offers insight into voters’ attitudes, progressive concerns

A poll last month showed that more than 80 percent of 450 likely voters cared if a candidate lived in the district.

January 9, 2024

The race for the new 2nd District is about to heat up

With a little over three months to go until primary elections, the race for the newly drawn 2nd District is about to take off.

January 2, 2024

Alabama Arise backs Coleman, McClammy bills to untax groceries

The bill would replace lost revenue to the Education Trust Fund by eliminating a deduction for federal income tax.

April 12, 2023

Coleman encouraged by “camaraderie” in the Senate

Coleman said Senate leadership remembers what it was like in the minority, which hasn't been true in the House.

December 22, 2022

Panel explains historic opportunity to recompile constitution, remove racist language

The recompilation will remove archaic racist language from the constitution while also restructuring it to make it easier to navigate.

October 19, 2022

“The Heart of Dixie” a lost cause

The Heart of Dixie reference is a nod to white slaveholders and does not represent modern-day Alabamians.

January 26, 2022