Municipal elections Incumbent Jennie Robinson narrowly wins Huntsville city council runoff Jennie Robinson won the runoff election to represent Huntsville’s District 3, receiving around 52 percent of votes cast per unofficial results. Chance PhillipsSeptember 23, 2026
Economy Labor-affiliated investment group sends letter to Mercedes requesting recommitment to company principles Mercedes has frequently faced criticism from pro-labor groups since the 2024 unionization campaign at its plant in Tuscaloosa County. Chance PhillipsSeptember 16, 2026
Elections Doug Jones says his first act as governor will be expanding Medicaid The Democratic candidate for governor discussed Alabama’s civil rights legacy, expanding Medicaid and data centers on Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s podcast. Chance PhillipsAugust 28, 2026
Courts State Farm faces partial setbacks in recent Alabama court decisions The Alabama Supreme Court’s decision in one case will require State Farm to share potential trade secrets, but implemented additional safeguards. Chance PhillipsAugust 24, 2026
Elections First poll released after special primary suggests CD-2 is a tied race The DCCC-sponsored poll found both Figures and Marques at 46 percent of the vote, and 8 percent still undecided. Chance PhillipsAugust 17, 2026
Elections Experienced politicians won easily in Tuesday’s special primary elections Jerry Carl and Gary Palmer easily secured the Republican nominations in their districts, with 74.7 and 87.0 percent of the vote respectively. Chance PhillipsAugust 12, 2026
Elections Doug Jones significantly outraised Tuberville in July, per campaign finance reports Tuberville still holds a big fundraising lead, but the Jones campaign seems to be building momentum with three months to go. Chance PhillipsAugust 6, 2026
Elections Tuberville vows legal action against Fauci if elected Alabama governor The former chief medical advisor to the president, Fauci was questioned by a Senate committee about the nation’s COVID-19 response. Chance PhillipsJuly 30, 2026
Courts Environmental groups challenge federal decision to greenlight drilling in Conecuh National Forest One attorney said the government is attempting to “sacrifice the Conecuh National Forest to the oil and gas industry for profit.” Chance PhillipsJuly 24, 2026
Congress Rep. Sewell cosponsors Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act “As we build the economy of tomorrow, we must ensure that innovation lifts up every community,” Sewell said. Chance PhillipsJuly 22, 2026