Alabama Political News
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Birmingham educator and entrepreneur Dr. Ammie Akin recently launched her campaign in the August 11 special Republican primary election in Alabama's Congressional District 7, challenging Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham).

The Home Builders Association of Alabama on Thursday endorsed State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) in the special election for Congressional District 2.

The Electric Cooperatives of Alabama Political Action Committee  on Tuesday endorsed former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) for Congressional District 1.

The City of Auburn released a list of candidates who qualified for the August 25 municipal elections after the qualifying period ended Tuesday.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) endorsed former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) on Monday for Congressional District 1.

A candidate for Alabama’s Congressional District 2 who was previously appointed by the Trump administration responded to the president’s endorsement of his opponent.

Republican attorney general nominee Katherine Robertson announced on Tuesday that veteran political strategist Katelanne Fadalla of Mobile has been appointed to serve as campaign manager for the general election. 

Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile), who is currently trying to reclaim his old seat in November, recently accepted the support of U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), despite her previous endorsement of Carl’s former Republican opponent.

Alabama's low turnout in the Republican primary runoff election has invigorated Democratic lieutenant governor nominee Phillip Ensler.

Despite speculation to the contrary, Secretary of State Wes Allen recently ruled out a challenge to the residency qualifications of his recent Republican runoff opponent, John Wahl.

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) endorsed State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) for Congressional District 2 on Thursday.

Days after Alicia Escott Lumpkin first addressed the challenge to her candidacy by State Rep. Juandalynn Givan's (D-Birmingham), the Democratic Party released a statement that said the case against Lumpkin was "dismissed with prejudice." 

Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) announced a new campaign manager in his bid to take back his old congressional seat.

Jesse Battles announced recently that the Secretary of State’s Office has officially certified his place on the ballot for the November general election for State Senate District 10.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) defeated challenger Jared Hudson in Tuesday’s GOP primary runoff election by nearly 10 points, though it was much closer in some parts of the state.

Assistant district attorney Ben Fuller has won the race for Shelby County District Court Judge Place 3 defeating Jarred "Jay" Welborn.

Douglas Mayor Corey Hill won the Republican primary runoff Tuesday against Baldwin County farmer and businesswoman Christina Woerner McInnis, according to preliminary results.

Clay Webber will be the next Marshall County Schools superintendent after defeating incumbent Cindy Wigley in Tuesday’s Republican primary runoff.

John “Tater” Harris won Tuesday’s primary runoff against Brett Gaar for Baldwin County Commission District 4.

Phil Segraves has won the Republican nomination for the open House District 17 seat.

Five Points Mayor Jeff Monroe will be on the November 3 general election ballot after receiving the most votes in Tuesday's Republican primary runoff.

Katherine Robertson will now advance to the November general election as the Republican Party’s nominee to be the next attorney general, after defeating former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell on Tuesday’s runoff election.

Lifelong Baldwin County resident and insurance agent State Rep. Frances Holk-Jones (R-Foley) will presumably keep her seat after winning the Alabama House District 95 primary runoff Tuesday, according to preliminary election results.

The two leading candidates for Alabama’s next U.S. Senator spent the final day before the election touting their respective endorsements in what has become one of the most contentious races of this cycle.  

Alicia Escott Lumpkin has broken her silence about the lawsuit filed by State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) challenging Lumpkin's eligibility to run for office.

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) endorsed State Rep. Frances Holk-Jones in the Republican primary runoff election.

Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) chairman Scott Stadthagen announced on Sunday that the party's candidate committee has rejected a formal challenge of U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's (R-Auburn) gubernatorial candidacy based on residency.