Alabama Political News
Discover the latest developments in Alabama politics.

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

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

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.

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

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.