Alabama Political News
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The Homewood mayor’s race features City Councilwoman Jennifer Andress running against former educator and perennial candidate Robin Litaker. The two offered different perspectives on the state of the city and what is needed as it moves forward, as discussed at the WBRC 6 candidate forum held on Tuesday.

Educator, veteran Wayne Reynolds will announce he is not running for State Board of Education at its Thursday meeting.

Colbert County Commissioner Tommy Barnes is challenging U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) in the Republican primary for Congressional District 4 in 2026.

A primary runoff was held Tuesday between her and opponent Clint Hollingsworth. Though the two were neck-and-neck in the primary election on July 15, Myrex won the runoff handily with nearly 59% of the vote.

Commissioned by the Business Council of Alabama, the Montgomery-based research firm Cygnal conducted the poll by surveying 400 Republican primary voters in late July.

The Alabama Grocers Association (AGA) announced on Thursday its endorsement of Corey Hill for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries in the upcoming 2026 election.

In a meandering response, Smallwood explained that through the tax collector's office, he takes in tax revenue for the school system and then distributes it, thus making him the "largest fundraiser."

On Wednesday, former Congressman Jarry Carl (R-Mobile) teased an announcement for his bid for Alabama’s first congressional district, which has been an open secret in the state’s political circles for months.

Budgeting was the major topic of discussion during Tuesday’s mayoral candidate forum in Albertville.

State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) reportedly is considering a run in the upcoming Congressional race in Alabama’s first congressional district in an ever-thinning field as the final players settle into their preferred race.

First-time candidate Derek Chen has won the endorsement of the Alabama Forestry Association

Former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley announced his intentions to run for U.S. Senate in Georgia on Monday, joining a crowded Republican primary to unseat U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.).

Daphne City Council District 5 candidate William "Billy" Miller is urging constituents to get involved and get to the polls for the 2025 municipal elections.

State Senate candidate Rusty Glover has won the endorsement of ALFA for the Senate D34 race.

State Rep. Phillip Pettus (R-Killen) has officially announced his reelection campaign for the Alabama House of Representatives in the 2026 election.

Mountain Brook residents are asking: “Why did long-time Democrat donor and Kamala Harris backer David Silverstein choose to run for Seat 2?”

The Electric Cooperatives of Alabama Political Action Committee, the political arm of the Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives (AREA), recently announced its endorsement of U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) as Alabama’s next governor.

Hoover City Councilman Sam Swiney is endorsing Kenneth Cox to replace him on the council in Place 2.

In his speech, Tuberville, who is running for governor of Alabama, outlined his plan to run the state like a football coach, the job he had for nearly 40 years before entering the political arena. He said he intended to be the "head recruiter" and hire good assistants to help grow and improve the state.

These cities collectively account for approximately 75% of the state's total population. 

Deborah Tillman has been appointed new District Judge of Mobile County.

State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) announced on Friday that his chief of staff Tim Howe is leaving his office to lead the “incumbent protection program” for Gudger’s FORGEPAC leadership committee during the 2026 election cycle.

Angelo Fermo, a retired U.S. Department of Homeland Security Special Agent announced he is running for Baldwin County Commission, District 2.

While many municipalities in Alabama will head to the polls on August 26, the City of Dothan will hold its municipal elections on August 5.

State Rep. Patrick Sellers (D-Pleasant Grove) recently announced the official launch of his campaign to seek reelection in District 57 in the Alabama House of Representatives.

After tallying provisional ballots, the Republican primary special election for House District 12 is officially going to a runoff between the top two candidates, Cindy Myrex and Clint Hollingsworth.

Criminal Appeals Court Judge Mary Windom announced for re-election in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary.