Alabama Political News
Discover the latest developments in Alabama politics.

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.

J.T. Smallwood is running for mayor of Trussville on a platform of “Moving Trussville Forward"; however, records from the Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts show that Smallwood has had little success in moving the tax collector's office forward, citing his office for “noncompliance with state and local laws and regulations."

Prattville resident and local business owner Dennis Mullins has thrown his hat into the ring to challenge incumbent Prattville Mayor Bill Gillespie Jr., citing concerns with the city spending as motivation for seeking the seat.

The Electric Cooperatives of Alabama Political Action Committee, the political arm of the Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives, recently announced its endorsement of Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) for reelection. 

With absentee voting already underway for those eligible for the August 26 municipal elections, voting is now in progress. Some voters casting in-person absentee ballots will have already voted in some cities. Historically, municipal elections in Alabama have seen low turnout despite the high stakes involved.

The Alabama Farmers Federation endorsed U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) for governor on Thursday.

While speculation continues to rage on, Pearl was asked again on Wednesday about his interest in running for U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's (R-Auburn) open seat, and the coach questioned if he could make a difference in Washington, D.C.

1819 News conducted a survey among municipal candidates in Homewood in reference to the deadly officer-involved shooting of Jabari Peoples. Activists have threatened to boycott the city in the name of justice, and they want body-worn camera footage of the shooting to be released.

Fairhope City Council member Jay Robinson is in the running to defend his Place 4 seat and serve for a third term.

State Sen. Jay Hovey (R-Auburn), announced his re-election campaign on Thursday for his Senate District 27 seat.

10 candidates for five of the seven city council seats gave two-minute speeches to introduce themselves to members of the Republican Women of North Shelby County. Here's summeries of those speeches.

State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) announced his candidacy for reelection on Wednesday to the Alabama State Senate, pledging to continue championing the values and priorities of West Alabama. 

The Republican Women of North Shelby County hosted a full house for their July meeting featuring Hoover Police chief and mayoral candidate Nick Derzis, followed by introductory speeches from 10 candidates for five of the seven city council seats.