Municipal elections
After a reelection victory, Woodfin reflected on eight years of service and the challenges ahead for Birmingham.
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Municipal elections
Unofficial results showed incumbent mayor Randall Woodfin received almost three-quarters of the over thirty thousand votes cast on Tuesday.
Municipal elections
Ahead of municipal elections, the League of Women Voters launched a nonpartisan resource providing candidate information, registration details, and polling place links.
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Patel’s attorney said the hateful comments “aren’t idle words, these are direct threats of violence” and praised law enforcement’s response.
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Allen reminded voters to use AlabamaVotes.gov for key election details, including voter status, polling locations, and ID requirements.
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The Black Economic Alliance's backing added to a growing list of key endorsements for Woodfin ahead of the August 26 election.
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Woodfin unveiled an agenda he says will enhance public safety, expand economic opportunity, and improve quality of life.
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The Democratic Mayors Association formally endorsed Drummond for Mobile mayor, calling her campaign one of the most promising in the South.
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The former transportation secretary praised Woodfin’s record on equity, safety, and opportunity, saying Birmingham’s progress reflects the best of local leadership.
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The debate touched on the controversy over a potential domestic violence incident involving Mayor Tony Kennon at a public building.
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Portia Shepherd, a community advocate and executive director of BlackBelt Women Rising, received the SPLC Action Fund's endorsement for mayor.