Alabama Political News
Discover the latest developments in Alabama politics.

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.”

The chief trial attorney for the Madison County District Attorney's Office has announced a campaign for a local judgeship.

The Petroleum and Convenience Marketers of Alabama (P&CMA) endorsed Secretary of State Wes Allen on Monday in his campaign to become Alabama’s next lieutenant governor.

He has done what he said he would do in his two terms and that’s why every mayor in Baldwin County is standing behind State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) for a third term, according to the campaign.

Former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks said on Friday he was considering a primary run against State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville).

Former Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Ron Sparks is considering another run for the office in 2026.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) endorsed U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) on Wednesday in Alabama’s 2026 U.S. Senate race.

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth opted in May against running for governor in 2026 against U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama announced on Tuesday its endorsement of Katherine Robertson in the race for Alabama Attorney General. 

ProgressPAC, the political arm of the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), announced Thursday its endorsement of State Sen. Jack Williams (R-Wilmer) for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries and Derek Chen for State Auditor.

State Sen. Larry Stutts (R-Tuscumbia) announced on Thursday he’s running for re-election to represent Alabama’s Senate District 6.

State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) has secured an endorsement from the Alabama Farmers Federation in the state's upcoming House District 20 race. The district, one of Alabama's fastest-growing, sprawls across southeast Huntsville.

The Baldwin County Commission race is heating up as a challenger comes forward for District 1.

State Rep. Jennifer Fidler (R-Silverhill) announced her bid for reelection to the Alabama State House District 94.

Lloyd Peeples, a businessman and former federal prosecutor, announced on Wednesday that he’s loaned his 2026 House District 48 campaign $250,000. 

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) raised $1,147,607 in November for his 2026 campaign for governor.

Last month, Inside Alabama Politics (IAP), part of Alabama Daily News, reported that then-lame-duck U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) attempted to "barter" his vote on a March 2024 "minibus" appropriations bill with U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) for help on a potential political appointment.

According to a report released on Tuesday, college football commentator and ESPN radio host Paul Finebaum will not be running for the U.S. Senate, officially ending months of speculation from the national media and public.

The Electric Cooperatives of Alabama Political Action Committee announced its endorsement on Monday of Caroleene Dobson in her campaign for secretary of state.

Back in September, House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) predicted Republican state lawmakers' decision to allow a tax exemption on overtime earnings to lapse in 2025 would come back as a campaign issue.

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) are coming together from opposite sides of the aisle for the NIH (National Institutes of Health) Act.

Mobile educator Tim Manning announced he is running for the Republican nomination for Alabama House of Representatives District 101.

The Rodney Walker for U.S. Senate Campaign launched its first television advertisement in the Republican primary for the 2026 U.S. Senate.