Rise to the Moment of Truth Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Tag: BARBARA DRUMMOND

Municipal elections underway in Foley. voting sign elections vote Alabama News
Jennifer Oliver O'Connell: Municipal elections show 'we the people' stepping up against corruption

The recent local elections were the first I’ve covered in this state, and some of the results give glimmers of hope. There is much that is wonderful about Alabama, but there is also corruption and poor governance that needs to be addressed at all levels.

Kamala Harris on MSNBC, 9/22/2025 Alabama News
Kamala goes big for Drummond in Mobile mayoral race — 'We've got a lot of stars'

Failed 2024 Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris touted State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) during an appearance on MSNBC's "The Rachel Maddow Show."

Barbara Drummond Alabama News
Mobile mayoral hopeful Barbara Drummond goes on offense against 'MAGA Republicans' in wake of Charlie Kirk killing

While on the campaign for the Biden-Harris campaign in 2023, State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) made comments calling President Donald Trump and the “MAGA agenda” dangerous.

Drummond mclaughlin Alabama News
Running without the party label stigma: Alabama Democrats line up behind Mobile, Guntersville mayoral candidates in 'nonpartisan' municipal races

Alabama Democrats are trying something new in 2025 — get Democrats elected without running as Democrats.

Spiro Cheriogotis and Barbara Drummond Alabama News
Cheriogotis pushes unity in Mobile mayoral runoff against Democratic State Rep. Drummond

Mobile mayoral candidates Spiro Cheriogotis and State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) will face off on September 23 in a runoff election.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin (left) and Mobile mayoral candidate Barbara Drummond (right). Photo: Randall Woodfin (X). Alabama News
Left-wing Randall Woodfin-affiliated VoteShift moving resources to Mobile for mayoral runoff

A Birmingham-based firm that works to get progressives elected is taking part in the Mobile mayoral race. VoteShift consults campaigns, designs their brand and markets them online and through events.

Barbara Drummond Alabama News
Birmingham Mayor Woodfin endorses Drummond for Mobile mayor

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is pushing for State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) to win the Mobile mayoral race. Drummond will face off with former Mobile District Court Judge Spiro Cheriogotis on September 23.

Drummond Cheriogotis Alabama News
Mobile mayoral race goes to likely runoff between Drummond, Cheriogotis

The unofficial election results in Mobile show a likely runoff between State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) and former Mobile District Court Judge Spiro Cheriogotis.

Mobile map Alabama News
Mobile mayoral forum Tuesday at VIA Senior Center

A forum of the four candidates for mayor of Mobile is July 15 at VIA Senior Center.

Drummondendorsements Alabama News
Two candidates for mayor of Mobile drop out, endorse State Rep. Barbara Drummond

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

Alabama political news drummondannounces Alabama News
Democrat lawmaker pledges to violate Second Amendment if elected Mobile mayor

State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) says if she's elected mayor of Mobile, she intends to prioritize limiting the lawful Second Amendment rights of Alabamians, pledging to repeal the state's open carry law, as well as create additional gun-free zones in public areas.

Forum Alabama News
7 candidates hold Mobile mayor forum; Topics range from public safety to improving city

Voters heard from seven candidates for the open seat of Mobile mayor at a forum at Cottage Hill Baptist Church.

Forummobilemayormay6 Alabama News
Seven candidates for Mobile mayor due at forum May 6 at Cottage Hill Baptist Church

The public is invited to a free event Tuesday May 6 at Mobile's Cottage Hill Baptist Church. It's a forum of candidates for the open seat of Mayor of Mobile.

Alabama state house Alabama News
Democrat gun bills fizzle in House committees – ‘I hope none of our children die as a result’

During Wednesday’s slew of committee meetings, two gun bills by House Democrats stalled, with the vote on one being delayed for the third time and the other getting voted down by Republican members.

Barbaradrummond Alabama News
State Rep. Drummond files committee to run for Mobile mayor

Another name was added to the list for the open seat of Mobile mayor, State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile), a former aide to then-Mayor Sam Jones.

vape Alabama News
Anti-vaping bill awaits Senate vote

Legislation that would ban vaping for anyone under 21 in Alabama unanimously passed the House in March but still needs to be approved by the Senate to become law.

Alabama School Choice Alabama News
House Democrats push back against school choice proposals as legislative session draws near

As the 2024 legislative session creeps closer, school choice is lining up to be one of the more contentious subjects debated by lawmakers once the session begins in February.

AL State House Lon Worley Alabama News
Anti-vaping bill not passed before session ends

Legislation that would establish new fines, fees and regulations related to the vaping industry in Alabama wasn’t passed into law this session.

student gun backpack Alabama News
Bill to criminally charge parents whose child brings a firearm to school passes committee; Penalty downgraded to Class A misdemeanor

House Bill 123 (HB123), sponsored by State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile), would make parents and guardians criminally liable if their children bring a gun to school, only if the firearm was not “reasonably secure.”

File 1dca5033 1e94 49bb b840 b98e383f1d09 Alabama News
Legislature sends underground gas storage bill to the governor

The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday gave final approval to a Senate bill that would expand the types of gases that can...

File a231b3e0 610c 4542 935e ce97126fbeaf Alabama News
House to consider underground gas storage facilities on Tuesday

The Alabama House of Representatives will consider legislation on Tuesday allowing chemical companies to store more gases in naturally...

File 9da89052 d2b5 4d55 a1a8 a116b40b2dca Alabama News
House Democrats lay out agenda, some upset over lack of media coverage

  The Alabama House Democrats held a press conference on Wednesday to highlight legislation that their members are sponsoring and to...