Alabama Political News
Discover the latest developments in Alabama politics.

Morgan Murphy, a brief candidate for U.S. Senate who dropped out after U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) received an endorsement from President Donald Trump, recently emphasized the perceived wisdom of his decision after Trump’s picks swept the field.

The heat does not appear likely to go down in the upcoming runoff election for Alabama’s next attorney general, as Chief Counsel Katherine Robertson and former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell are ready to face off in a runoff election.

One of U.S. Rep. Barry Moore's (R-Enterprise) opponents in the Republican U.S. Senate primary has endorsed Moore for the GOP nomination.

BamaCarry PAC is celebrating the defeat of Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones by Cam Hunt.

Randolph County voters elected a new sheriff in Tuesday’s primary election. Chief deputy Donnie Grant, Jr. had 62% of the vote over Randolph County Commissioner Derek Farr.

Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) and Austin Sidwell were the first to qualify with the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) to run in the Congressional District 1 special election. The election will be held on August 11.

The day after the primary election, candidates are qualifying for the special primary election for four of the state’s congressional districts.

ALFA said more money was spent per candidate in the May 19 primary elections than in Alabama’s history.

Based on results posted to the Alabama Secretary of State's office, former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) edged out State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) by nine points in a primary election that likely will not count.

President Donald Trump shared his victories following Tuesday’s primary, highlighting Trump-endorsed candidates who won.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is heading to a Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate, but against whom is yet to be determined.

Longtime prosecutor Kristi Hagood won the Republican primary for Circuit Court Judge Place 7.

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) won the GOP primary Tuesday against challenger Mike Vandenheuvel.

The race for Alabama House District 95 is headed to a runoff between incumbent State Rep. Frances Holk-Jones (R-Foley), and Gulf Shores businessman Joe Freeman.

Lloyd Peeples has defeated incumbent Jim Carns in House District 48 race.

Baldwin County Sheriff Anthony Lowery won his first election Tuesday after a battle against Baldwin County Commissioner Matt McKenzie.

State Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills) wins Senate District 16 Republican primary.

A former state senator and a local businessman are running for Alabama Senate District 34 after State Sen. Jack Williams (R-Wilmer) announced his campaign for Agriculture Commissioner.

The race for the Republican nomination for the state's next attorney general is headed to a runoff between current Attorney General chief counsel Katherine Robertson and former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell after Tuesday's primary election.

Douthit, who was previously appointed to serve as District Judge for Place 1 by Gov. Kay Ivey in January, defeated Huntsville attorney Michael Tewalt, earning 65.3% (18,096) of the vote compared to Tewalt's 34.7% (9,629).

State Sen. Jay Hovey (R-Auburn) won the Republican primary for District 27 on Tuesday.

State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) lost Tuesday’s primary to Danielle Duggar, a Baldwin County mother who has fought for medical freedom since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cathi Bradford has won the Republican primary for State Board of Education, District 6, ousting incumbent Marie Manning.

McCaney received nearly 60% of the vote with 2,907 ballots cast, compared to Pettus’ 2,000, according to unofficial results on the Alabama Secretary of State's website.

Former Moody Mayor Bill Morris took down U.S. Army combat veteran Bryan Newell in Tuesday's Alabama House District 50 Republican primary.

Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith lost Tuesday’s primary race with 22% (3,144) of the votes.

State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) won the Republican primary for District 10 on Tuesday.