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While the lower voting rate is typical of many runoff races, the 2026 election cycle drew markedly fewer voters to the polls than similar elections in years past.

On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) joined "America's Newsroom" on Fox News Channel to discuss President Donald Trump's memorandum of understanding with Iranian leadership to extend an ongoing ceasefire by 60 days.

Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 2 candidate Jim Zeigler is advancing to November's general election following his defeat of incumbent Chris Beeker III in Tuesday's Republican runoff.

North Alabama native and founder of the first Moms for Liberty chapter in Alabama, Emily Jones, defeated William Matthews in Tuesday's State Board of Education Place 8 Republican runoff.

The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee recently advanced the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with multiple provisions from U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville included.

On today's episode of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," U.S. Sen. Katie Britt discussed Sunday evening's UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.

Google's already sprawling data center in Bridgeport, Alabama, will soon benefit from a further $1.5 billion expansion.

On Thursday evening, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) was joined by President Donald Trump for a "Tel-e-Rally" to promote the legislator's ongoing Senate campaign ahead of next week's GOP runoff.

According to Mitchell's campaign, Robertson represents "the swamp," and has already received over $3 million dollars from "dark money donors" outside of Alabama.

During Friday's broadcast of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Republican candidate for Alabama attorney general Katherine Robertson responded to criticism from her opponent over political contributions from out-of-state donors.

On Friday's episode of Huntsville WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson once again declined to classify U.S. Rep. Barry Moore as a veteran ahead of next Tuesday's GOP runoff election.

On Thursday's episode of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) provided additional information to the public on his background as a veteran of the U.S. military.

An attack ad from an Alabama-based political action committee accusing U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) of "stolen valor" has now been pulled off the air by Birmingham's NBC affiliate, WVTM.

On Wednesday's broadcast of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," former Alabama Republican Party chairman and candidate for lieutenant governor, John Wahl, spoke in favor of eliminating the state income tax.

During a Wednesday episode of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson was asked directly if his opponent in the upcoming GOP runoff election, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), is in fact a veteran.

Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson continues to hit U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) ahead of next week's GOP Senate runoff election, alleging Moore has intentionally lied to Alabama voters about his veteran status.

On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) disputed accusations that he is misleading voters in next week's Republican Senate runoff election by referring to himself as a "military veteran" in campaign advertisements and at political events.

During a Tuesday appearance on Rightside Broadcasting Network, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) criticized an apparent unwillingness of certain immigrant and religious groups to assimilate into American culture.

A Massachusetts-based liberal political action committee facing multiple investigations for potential fraud and illicit financial activity is sparing no expense in its effort to flip a traditionally conservative congressional seat located in North Alabama.

The multinational technology corporation, Google, is planning significant "infrastructure and community investments" across Alabama.

During a Friday episode of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) revealed a possible timeline for a transition to a 7-0 Republican dominated congressional map in Alabama.

Following a 52-47 vote to pass a reconciliation package, providing approximately $70 billion in funding through 2029 for two immigration enforcement agencies, Senate Republicans are criticizing their Democratic counterparts for delaying the much-needed funding.

During Friday's episode of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show, " Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall discussed the failed attempt from a three-judge panel to block Alabama from implementing a 6-1 conservative-leaning congressional map drawn in 2023 for the 2026 election.

According to Governor Kay Ivey, the troops are from the 123rd Quartermaster Company, based in Arab, Alabama, and will serve a 90-day rotation.

On Tuesday, the organization announced its support for U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) for U.S. Senate, State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District and former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) for Alabama's 1st Congressional District.

During a Thursday episode of Huntsville WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) bashed futile attempts to derail his gubernatorial campaign through false narratives and residency challenges.

Alabama Republican Party chairman Scott Stadthagen believes the state is now fully prepared for special elections in multiple districts. On Wednesday's episode of FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Stadthagen briefly discussed the topic.