Alabama Political News
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The Electric Cooperatives of Alabama Political Action Committee, the political arm of the Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives (AREA), announced on Monday its endorsement of former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell in his campaign to secure the Republican nomination for attorney general in 2026.

During a Wednesday appearance on "Alabama's Morning News with JT," U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) attempted to set the record straight when it comes to Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump's so-called One Big Beautiful Bill, which passed the U.S. Senate on Tuesday and must know head back to the House.

State Rep. Bob Fincher (R-Woodland) won’t seek another House District 37 term in 2026.

Longtime Baldwin County resident, wife and mom, Danielle Dugger, announced her campaign for Alabama House of Representatives District 96.

Despite Democrat delay tactics, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) expects to vote Monday on the much-debated “Big, Beautiful Bill.”

The endorsements continue to roll in for U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) in his 2026 run for governor, most recently adding the Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) to the list of people and groups backing his bid.

Two candidates for mayor of Mobile dropped out and endorsed State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile).

Qualifying has come to a close, leaving all five of the City of Pelham's council seats with races, as two current city councilmen, Maurice Mercer and Rick Wash, are going head-to-head for the position of mayor.

With qualifying now closed, the City of Homewood's City Council and Mayor's races are set. Three of the four council seats and the mayor's race are set to be head-to-head matches. The race for Ward 3 has four candidates.

With the qualifying period closed, at least three members of the Hoover City Council will be vacating their seats. Curt Posey, Sam Swiney, and John Lyda chose not to run for reelection.

Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan will run unopposed in the 2025 municipal election. However, all council seats are being challenged.

The makeup of the Orange Beach City Council will change after the August 26 municipal election, following years of continuous membership.

After the announcement of Orange Beach City Councilman Jeff Boyd running for mayor against Tony Kennon, some council candidates shifted gears on the last day of qualifying.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) on Tuesday criticized Green for filing "baseless impeachment articles" and slammed Democrats for playing political games rather than helping American families.

State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) has officially announced his re-election bid for the state’s 73rd district in 2026, using the slogan “God and Country” as he seeks to continue as the only black Republican in Alabama’s legislature.

On Monday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced that he was co-sponsoring legislation that would make it a federal crime to purposely obstruct, delay, or impact commerce by blocking a public road or highway.

For Justin Ennis, MAGA means “Make Albertville Great Again!” That's why he recently launched his campaign for mayor of Albertville.

Albertville City Councilman Nathan Broadhurst recently announced his campaign for re-election to Place 5.

Albertville native Miguel Corona recently launched his campaign for Albertville City Council, Place 5.

June 18 marks the 71st anniversary of the murder of attorney John Patterson in Phenix City. It is remembered in a movie and an annual award.

Municipal elections in Alabama are nonpartisan. Some candidates make it easier than others to determine their political affiliation, while others subtly change their messaging and priorities to make it less than clear. This is true of JT Smallwood, candidate for Trusville mayor.

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl took to social media on Tuesday to voice his displeasure with France shutting down Israeli weapons stands at the Paris Airshow.

The Institute for Legislative Analysis (ILA) recently released its Limited Government Index, in which U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) took first place in their respective legislative bodies.

Clay Webber recently launched his campaign for superintendent of Marshall County Schools, running on a platform of fairness, transparency and fiscal responsibility.

Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis picked up two high-profile law and order endorsements last week in his bid to replace incumbent Mayor Frank Brocato, gaining the public support of Attorney General Steve Marshall and Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr at a campaign event.

Three candidates have announced their candidacy for Homewood City Council Ward 3, with Chris Lane, Keith Young, and John Manzelli vying for the newly redrawn seat.

Robin Roden sees the city of Albertville daily as a school bus driver. Now, she is running for the city council.