Alabama Political News
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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.

Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon endorsed local businessman and financial expert Joe Freeman for State House District 95.

Kristin Nelson and Garrett Dixon will now go head to head in a runoff election after neither candidate received more than 50% of the vote in Tuesday's Special Election Primary for House District 38.

State Rep. Greg Barnes (R-Jasper) announced his re-election campaign for State House District 13 on Monday. 

The Make America Wealthy Again Super PAC, founded by investor and entrepreneur Chase Ergen, announced its endorsement on Friday of Morgan Murphy in his campaign for the U.S. Senate in 2026.

Attorney and Huntsville native Will Pylant is officially running for Huntsville City Council District 4. Plyant will be taking on incumbent Bill Kling Jr., who has served on the council since 1988.

State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) is officially running for re-election to the state legislature in 2026.

Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL and political newcomer, is leading the 2026 Republican primary for U.S. Senate, according to a new poll.

Anti-gambling State House of Representatives candidate Joe Freeman is digging into possible communications regarding plans for a casino in Baldwin County.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) holds a slight fundraising lead over Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall in the 2026 U.S. Senate Republican primary.

Madison resident and small business owner Aaron Thomas has announced his candidacy in the Alabama House of Representatives District 10 race.

On Wednesday, Manufacture Alabama endorsed State Sen. Jack Williams (R-Wilmer) for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries in the upcoming 2026 election.

The group that strongly advocates against school choice made the contribution despite Dixon's stance on the issue.

The Petroleum and Convenience Marketers of Alabama (P&CMA) endorsed Katherine Robertson, a candidate in the Republican primary for Alabama Attorney General, on Monday.

U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), founding chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, endorsed U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise  for U.S. Senate on Tuesday.

Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice and candidate for Attorney General Jay Mitchell is calling on the Alabama Public Library Service to adopt a proposed code amendment he believes would help protect children from sexually explicit material and gender ideology.

Republican John Knapp, a longtime law enforcement officer, is announcing his candidacy for District 65 of the Alabama House of Representatives.

Gulf Shores business owner and financial expert Joe Freeman announced he will run for Alabama House of Representatives District 95.

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) announced on Thursday its endorsement of former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) for Congressional District 1.

The Eastern Shore Republican Women (ESRW) hosted a forum Thursday for candidates in Alabama’s Congressional District 1. 

North Alabama native and founder of the first Moms for Liberty chapter in Alabama, Emily Jones, kicked off her campaign for a spot on the State Board of Education Wednesday evening at The Ledges in Huntsville.

Foley City Council District 3 member Roderick Burkle was sworn in this week after being the only candidate in the seat for the 2025 municipal election.

The results of Tuesday's run-off election for Birmingham City Council and Birmingham School Board favored incumbents, except for J.T. Moore, who was defeated. BLM co-founder Eric Hall, who previously lost a bid for city council, was defeated by the largest margin of any candidate in the run-off election.

John Jacobs, a lifelong educator, community leader, and conservative Republican, announced his candidacy for Alabama House District 37 in the May 19, 2026, Republican primary.