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'Alabama has officially rejoined the old Confederacy': Doug Jones outraged by SCOTUS ruling

Former U.S. Senator and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones took to social media late Tuesday, enraged over the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) decision to allow Alabama to use its 2023 congressional map and calling it a return to the Confederacy.

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Trump-appointed David Matthews says hardships, family shaped unlikely political run for CD-2

From working in a restaurant kitchen to making candles for a living, one U.S. congressional candidate has come a long way and hopes to go further as a public servant.

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Incumbent State Rep. Holk-Jones takes on Joe Freeman in HD95 runoff

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.

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Simpson says 'lawyer up' over false statement in mailers; Alabama Values PAC responds

Several incumbent Alabama House members have complained about mailers being sent by Alabama Values PAC, founded by former State Sen. Dell Hill.

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🚨🚨Watch: Chaos erupts in Alabama State House as lawmakers push police, security in House gallery

Democratic members of the House of Representatives wrestled with law enforcement and security staff in the gallery of the House of Representatives as protestors began chanting and causing a disruption in Friday's special session proceedings.

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Former Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson voices support for State Senate candidate Doug Harwell

The Doug Harwell for Alabama Senate District 34 campaign announced an endorsement by former Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson.

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Watch: GOP CD-1 candidates weigh in on U.S. Supreme Court redistricting ruling

All seven candidates for United States Representative for the Congressional District 1 weighed in on Wednesday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, finding that the use of race-based redistricting is unconstitutional.

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Alabama House candidate Elijah Davidson wants PAC transparency, gift ban

House District 95 Republican candidate Elijah Davidson is calling for stricter rules on gifts and campaign financing.

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ALFA-endorsed Baldwin County Commission candidates attend meet-and-greet

Baldwin County Commission candidates endorsed by the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) spoke to voters Monday during an event in Robertsdale.

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Statewide amendments include expansion of Aniah’s Law, district attorney pay security

The May 19 primary election will include two statewide amendments.

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Mobile County GOP hosts record-breaking candidate fair

The Mobile County Republican Party hosted a candidate fair Monday with candidates and representatives from dozens of campaigns.

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'Cascading consequences': Coroners push to be recognized in first responder protection bill

Coroners from across the state want their personnel included in a bill that would add protections for first responders at crime scenes.

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Dark money, push polling allegations cause clash in Mobile-area State Senate race

The race for State Senate District 34 is heating up with claims of dark money and nefarious push polling.

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Turning Point Action endorses Barry Moore for U.S. Senate

Turning Point Action has added U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) to its growing list of endorsements as he vies for the U.S. Senate seat being left open by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

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Fmr State Sen. Glover vows to keep honest, conservative values in District 34 comeback bid

A former State Senator and a local businessman are running for Alabama Senate District 34 after State Sen. Jack Williams (R-Wilmer) announced he is running for Agriculture Commissioner.

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Baldwin County judicial race heats up as candidates go head-to-head in high-profile criminal case

The two candidates running for Circuit Court Judge Place 7 are battling it out on the campaign trail but also have business in the courtroom.

Baldwin County Commission candidate forum. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
Watch: Baldwin County Republican candidates talk growth, Stockton solar project and how to deal with social media backlash

FOLEY – The South Baldwin Republican Women's Club held a candidate forum for candidates for the Baldwin County Commission.

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‘I’m willing to listen and learn’: State Senate candidate Mike Van corrects statement on Stockton 'data center'

Alabama Senate District 32 candidate Mike Vandenhuevel, better known as Mike Van, said he is 100% against the Stockton solar farm project. Van had to revise his original statement on the controversial project after receiving feedback online.

President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden of the White House, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Alabama News
Supreme Court hands down ‘deeply disappointing’ ruling on Trump tariffs; Decision receives mixed reviews from Alabama delegation, candidates

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down many of the global tariffs President Donald Trump imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. In a 6-3 decision on Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution gives Congress, not the Executive Branch, the power to impose tariffs.

State Rep. Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville). Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
House Minority Leader Daniels presents living organ donor bill to House Ways and Means Committee following kidney donation from wife

The Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee met on Wednesday and approved bills, including tax exemptions for nonprofits, college funding for veteran dependents, and a bill to support living organ donors.

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‘Forced out!’: Pastor Travis Johnson criticizes ‘Alabama political machinery’ in wake of majority leader resignation

Mobile Pastor Travis Johnson had harsh words following the news that State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) resigned from his majority leader position.

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Stadthagen resigns as House majority leader, sources confirm

House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) officially resigned as majority leader on Tuesday, sources confirm.

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Alabama House passes Sarah Marsh Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act

The Alabama House passed a bill on Tuesday to establish safety plans for summer camps across the state.

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No glass ceiling here: Robertson, Casey say it's not about being Alabama's first female attorney general

The Eastern Shore Republican Woman (ESRW) held an attorney general candidate forum on Thursday, hosting Pamela Casey and Katherine Robertson.

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'They underestimated Stockton': Hundreds show up to oppose solar farm proposal

Nearly 300 people showed up Monday for a town hall on a proposed solar farm in the Stockton community. As people poured into the Stockton Civic Club, an outdoor overflow area also filled.

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'It's perversion': Wahl slams Doug Jones' plan to oust APLS board members

Alabama Public Library Service chairman and lieutenant governor candidate John Wahl said gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones is “out of touch with reality” after Jones’ latest episode of “Doug Unplugged.”

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Lowery leads fundraising efforts in Baldwin County Sheriff’s race against McKenzie

Lowery leads fundraising efforts in Baldwin County Sheriff’s race

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