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The V: Alabama 2026 primary signals major GOP shake-up

Runoffs, weakened incumbents and energized voters point to deeper fractures inside the GOP and a possible turning point.

Published on May 25, 2026 at 7:55 am CDT

This week on “The Voice of Alabama Politics,” Alabama’s 2026 primary delivered more than winners and losers. It exposed a shifting electorate, weakened incumbents and major Republican runoffs that could reshape the state’s political landscape.

Bill Britt, Susan Britt and Josh Moon break down the biggest developments, from the Jones-Tuberville governor’s race to the attorney general and U.S. Senate runoffs, and examine what the results reveal about power, voter energy and the future of Alabama politics.

Watch this week’s episode for the full analysis. “The Voice of Alabama Politics” can be found on YouTube.

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