Alabama Political News
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U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) and his wife, Heather, discussed Trump’s agenda, faith, and teamwork in their Wednesday speech to the Republican Women of Coffee County.

On Tuesday, the Southern Poverty Law Center Action Fund endorsed Birmingham's Mayor Randall Woodfin for reelection.

On Tuesday, American Idol winner and Birmingham native Taylor Hicks backed U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) in his bid for Alabama governor.

Tuesday morning, Hoover City Council candidate Tanveer Patel held a press conference detailing two recent death threats made on Facebook from a Georgia man, as well as what her campaign described as “hate-filled comments” about the Muslim faith from others.

Garrett Dixon officially announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in State House District 38.

Rodney Walker, a Lineville businessman and cattle farmer, announced last week he was running for U.S. Senate.

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) endorsed U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) for governor on Monday.

The 2025 municipal races with the most spending are in some of Alabama's Big 10 cities, specifically Hoover, Mobile, and Birmingham.

From repeating the falsehoods of terrorist organizations, accusing Israel’s prime minister of genocide, to suggesting that conservatives are trying to rebrand the KKK as patriotism and opposing capitalism, she's been outspoken with her progressive views.

Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) is ready to return to Congress, announcing Monday that he is running to replace U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise). Moore declared last week that he is running for the U.S. Senate.

A debate among the four candidates for mayor of Mobile was broadcast by NewsTalk Radio 1065.

The City of Foley could have several new council members after the August 26 municipal elections. Four of the five council seats are being contested.

It was standing room only on Friday as U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) officially launched his campaign for U.S. Senate with a kickoff event in Sylvania.

Could former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks make another run at U.S. Senate?

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) said protecting Americans’ freedom is his top priority as a congressman and something he might be able to do even better if he wins his bid for Senate.

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

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.

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.).