Alabama Political News
Discover the latest developments in Alabama politics.

State Rep. Rhett Marques' (R-Enterprise) campaign for Congress is getting a significant shot in the arm, as U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) will join the lawmaker for an event in Orange Beach on Friday.

Former State Sen. Gerald Dial is considering running for State Senate District 13 in 2026.

State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) announced on Wednesday that he will seek a new term in the Alabama State Senate during the 2026 campaign cycle.

 State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) announced he will run for another term to represent  Alabama House District 96 in the upcoming 2026 elections.

Kristin Nelson has defeated Garrett Dixon in the runoff to be the Republican nominee for House District 38. The special election was to fill the vacancy left by State Rep. Debbie Wood (R-Valley).

According to a recent poll, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is the heavy favorite in a potential matchup against Democrat and former legislator Doug Jones in the upcoming 2026 governor's race.

Criticism of his past commentary ahead of a potential run for U.S. Senate in 2026 is coming from “low-level politicians and the operatives,” according to Paul Finebaum.

A veteran educator and community leader, Bradford has over 26 years of classroom experience and holds a Master’s degree in teaching history.

Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch is running for sheriff in 2026, and he told 1819 News that his record proves he is the man for the job.

Republican Katherine Robertson has secured the Alabama Forestry Association's endorsement in her bid to become the state's next attorney general.

The Mountain Brook City Council voted Monday to appoint Maretta Ashford to Place 1, the seat vacated by Mayor Graham Smith. Ashford was sworn in on Wednesday morning and will serve the remainder of Smith's term, ending in November 2027.

Veterans from across Alabama announced on Monday their endorsement of Morgan Murphy for the open U.S. Senate seat in Alabama in 2026.

U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) endorsed U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) on Monday for the U.S. Senate in 2026.

State Sen. Josh Carnley (R-Ino) announced on Monday he was running for re-election in 2026 to represent Senate District 31.

Former Mobile Police chief Paul Prine will run for sheriff in 2026.

Although former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) pulled off one of the biggest political upsets in Alabama history against Roy Moore in 2017, his effort to hold on to his U.S. Senate seat against Tommy Tuberville did not go as well.

Manufacture Alabama announces its endorsement of State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) on Thursday to represent Alabama’s Congressional District 1.

The atmosphere in the Hoover High School performing arts center, as hundreds gathered to swear in Nick Derzis for mayor and the seven city council members, was lively and hopeful, with the focus on the city's future. 

U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) endorsed Jared Hudson for the U.S. Senate on Monday.

With six open mayoral seats and six incumbents defeated, major changes are expected in Jefferson County this week when most of the new mayors are sworn in on November 3.

Trump praised the men for their service and highlighted their specific roles in pursuing the "America First" agenda.

U.S. Sens. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) endorsed U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) for Senate in 2026.

Micah Messer has endorsed Garrett Dixon in the House District 38 Republican primary runoff special election against Kristin Nelson. Messer finished third in the October 21 primary.

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) announced on Wednesday that he will seek a new term in 2026. 

Following a special general election on Tuesday, Cullman County resident and realtor Cindy Myrex will be the next representative of Alabama House District 12.

Monday, October 27, marked the final Hoover City Council meeting for three incumbent councilmen who chose not to seek re-election: Councilman Sam Swiney, Council president pro-tempore Curt Posey and Council president John Lyda. The council also recognized Mayor Frank Brocato, who lost his re-election bid. 

Former University of Alabama and NFL quarterback AJ McCarron of Mobile announced on Thursday that he will be a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in the 2026 election cycle.