Featured Opinion Opinion | The Republican Party is dying. Cowardice is the killer. It's probably too late for sane Republicans to survive at this point. Cowardice killed them. Josh Moon6 hours ago
Congress Sewell condemns Callais verdict in Congressional Black Caucus speech The Alabama Democrat warned the ruling could revive pre-VRA voter suppression, calling on citizens to attend a Saturday demonstration in Montgomery. Wesley WalterMay 14, 2026
Party politics Christian Coalition of Alabama adds Perry Hooper Jr. to board Hooper faced credible allegations of sexual abuse in 2022 when he reportedly groped a hostess at a Montgomery restaurant. Jacob HolmesApril 16, 2026
Featured Opinion Opinion | The ALGOP battle to do nothing for you ALGOP has gerrymandered itself into a mess, and its a mess that isn't working for Alabama. Josh MoonApril 15, 2026
Elections Bill to close primaries dies without vote A top GOP priority collapsed on the session’s final day, leaving Alabama’s open primaries intact despite pressure from party leaders. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2026
Featured Opinion Opinion | Cracks emerge beneath Alabama Republicans’ unity Republicans still control every lever of state government in Alabama. The question is whether they can continue governing together. Bill BrittMarch 16, 2026
Party politics Rep. Scott Stadthagen wins Alabama GOP chair after runoff vote The former House majority leader defeated John Merrill at Saturday's winter meeting to lead Alabama Republicans into the 2026 election cycle. Bill BrittMarch 7, 2026
Legislature Alabama House Republicans back Speaker Ledbetter ahead of winter meeting All 75 caucus members signed a letter supporting House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter ahead of this weekend's Alabama Republican Party winter meeting. StaffMarch 6, 2026
Party politics Stan Cooke exits race for ALGOP chairmanship Cooke cited family health issues and endorsed Representative Scott Stadthagen for ALGOP chairman. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 26, 2026
Local news Alabama Democratic Party appoints William Bell as interim Jefferson Co. chair State party leaders named former Birmingham Mayor William Bell to the post after a committee invalidated a disputed special election. StaffFebruary 19, 2026