municipal elections

Municipal elections

Labor council plans push in Huntsville municipal races

North Alabama labor group says city elections will shape jobs, schools, housing, infrastructure and quality of life for working families.

June 10, 2026

Orange Beach resident defends public records lawsuit in new filing

The response challenges Alabama law allowing procedural hurdles to acquiring public records.

August 25, 2025

SPLC Action Fund backs Randall Woodfin in Birmingham mayoral race

The civil rights advocacy group cited Woodfin’s record on public safety, economic development, and neighborhood revitalization ahead of August 26 municipal elections.

August 12, 2025

City Hall Selfie Day encourages civic pride ahead of Alabama’s municipal elections

The event aims to connect communities with local government as August 26, 2025, municipal elections approach.

August 12, 2025

Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford appoints Brett Johnson as chief of staff

Johnson previously served as Ford’s constituent services director in the Alabama Legislature.

November 9, 2022

Craig Ford announces candidacy for mayor of Gadsden

Lifelong Gadsden native and former elected official Craig Ford has announced his candidacy for mayor.

November 16, 2021

Two council incumbents, including president, lose seats in Birmingham run-offs

Birmingham Council President William Parker and incumbent Councilman John Hilliard lost their bids for re-election.

October 6, 2021

Politics and wills collide in Tuscaloosa mayoral race

Perhaps Maddox's biggest challenger is a man who is not on the ballot, Tuscaloosa-based real estate developer Stan Pate.

February 22, 2021

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin speaks during a livestreamed press conference.

Randall Woodfin to announce mayoral re-election bid this week

Woodfin will launch his campaign for re-election at a drive-in campaign kickoff event on Saturday, Jan. 30.

January 25, 2021

Prichard Mayor Jimmy Gardner to run for reelection

Prichard Mayor Jimmie Gardner said Monday in a statement that he will run for re-election. Gardner announced that he will deliver the letter announcing his intention to seek re-election, along with all qualifying documents, to the Prichard city clerk today at 10 a.m. Gardner will hold a press conference after qualifying. He is promising to … Continued

July 6, 2020