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Elections

Primary ballot shifts in four major counties give Alabama Republicans reason to examine their record and Democrats an opportunity to compete.

Public safety

An ACLU analysis found opposition at hearings sharply reduced release chances, while Alabama still barred applicants from speaking for themselves.

Courts

Alabama justices heard arguments on whether SB1’s disability-assistance exemption protects people helping voters with absentee ballots from prosecution under the law's payment restrictions.

Municipal elections

A special election for a city council seat in Montgomery was decided by just 13 votes on Tuesday.

The Voice of Alabama Politics

October 11, 2026
Governor Ivey says: You're Fired

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Opinion

A Cornell allegation raises a deeper question about whether ambition and achievement have crowded out basic decency.

Local news

The landmark campus sheltered voting rights marchers in 1965 and hosted a star-studded rally before their final push to the Capitol.

Public safety

Regional grants will fund overtime patrols and education campaigns targeting speeding, impaired driving, seat belt violations and child restraint use.

Elections

The Democratic gubernatorial nominee outlined plans to phase out school vouchers, pursue a lottery and defend teachers from political attacks.

Infrastructure

The Alabama Port Authority reported record revenue of $245 million in fiscal 2026, touting increased cargo demand and expanded ship channel capacity.

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Opinion

Elections

The primary election in May left a lot of Republicans in an uneasy state of mind.

Elections

Candidates deserve protection from unsupported accusations. Voters deserve confidence that constitutional qualifications have been met.

Elections

Progress has been made, but there’s still so much more for us to do.

Elections

Redrawn Southern districts could blunt a familiar midterm backlash, with Alabama’s 2nd District emerging as a key test.

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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, February 13, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) shocked everyone who follows Alabama politics when he announced...

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