Alabama Political News
Discover the latest developments in Alabama politics.

Thursday, Lloyd Peeples qualified to run for House District 48. Peeples is the senior trial counsel in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama. He announced his candidacy in November.

The Eastern Shore Republican Women hosted two U.S. Senate candidates on Thursday. Jared Hudson and Morgan Murphy attended the event. Steve Marshall was unable to attend due to travel delays from Washington and U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) was in session.

State Sen. Kirk Hatcher (D-Montgomery) announced his candidacy on Wednesday for State Senate District 25.

A new poll shows voters are still largely undecided in determining their candidate preferences for the Republican primary later this year.

The Mobile County Republican Party hosted a candidate forum with 10 candidates for multiple offices, including attorney general (AG) and sheriff.

Lee County Commissioner Doug Cannon announced his candidacy on Monday for the Republican primary for State Senate District 27.

Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry qualified to run for Place One on the Public Service Commission on Monday afternoon.

Alabama House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) was surrounded by friends and family as he qualified for reelection with one of the biggest supporter turnouts of the day.

Scott Ortis loaned his State Senate campaign $500,000 on Monday.

Gubernatorial candidate U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) addressed Venezuela, federal funds fraud and his vision as governor during an event at the Alabama Forestry Association’s Public Policy Seminar.

After serving in the Alabama House of Representatives for 16 years, State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) has announced that she will not be seeking re-election in 2026.

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) filed his qualifying paperwork on Monday at the Republican Party of Alabama headquarters.

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) announced on Monday that he's running for re-election to Congress.

The State Auditor race got a little hotter Monday as Andrew Sorrell qualified for re-election. Now, at least one of his opponents said all he can do is focus on his campaign.

“Serving as your Sheriff has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” Horton said. “Together with the dedicated men and women of the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office, we have made tremendous progress — and I am asking for the opportunity to continue that work.”

Scott Ortis announced on Tuesday his 2026 run for the Republican nomination for the State Senate District 15 seat held by State Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook).

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) recently announced its endorsement of State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) for House District 7, which covers portions of Colbert, Lawrence and Morgan Counties.

A pair of political newcomers running for state Senate have secured endorsements from Manufacture Alabama, the organization announced on Friday.

Last month, former Henry County Commission president and probate judge David Money announced he is running for House District 85.

The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Madison resident and small business owner Aaron Thomas for Alabama House District 10.

U.S. Senate candidate Morgan Murphy’s campaign announced recently he was the first Republican candidate to receive donations from all 50 states. 

The Alabama Farmers Federation (Alfa) has endorsed several candidates in Baldwin County races.

Following the announcement that all 14 mayors in Baldwin County endorsed State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine), one mayor says he would like to clarify that he made a mistake while another says he never made an official endorsement and wants to stay out of the political drama.

Running on conservative values and small government, one Alabama Congressional District 1 candidate says he want to ensure tax dollars are being used wisely and leaders are held accountable.

State Rep. Phillip Ensler (D-Montgomery) filed on Monday to run for lieutenant governor in 2026.

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) endorsed Danielle Duggar for Alabama House District 96.

U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) endorsed Jared Hudson for the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, praising Hudson’s “record of service as a Navy SEAL, his leadership in the fight against human trafficking, and his experience as a small-business owner who understands the challenges facing working families.”