Sunday, June 14, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

Sylvia Swayne

Elections

Democrats nominate Travis Hendrix for House District 55 race

With no Republican opponent, Hendrix is all but guaranteed to win the seat.

October 25, 2023

Hendrix vs. Swayne District 55 showdown: Voters decide today

Now, the decision rests with the voters, who will determine which path their district will embark upon after Tuesday.

October 24, 2023

Hendrix, Swayne head to runoff in House District 55 race

Hendrix, a Birmingham police officer, and Swayne, Alabama's first openly trans candidate, topped the seven-candidate Democratic field.

September 27, 2023

LPAC endorses Sylvia Swayne for HD55

Former Rep. Patricia Todd, Alabama’s first openly LGBTQ legislator, joined LPAC in the endorsement.

September 15, 2023

Sylvia Swayne announces campaign for House District 55

Swayne, 26, is a first-time candidate in the Democratic Party.

August 1, 2023