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Supporters believe each party should choose its own candidates while opponents argue the bill disenfranchises voters.
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill requiring English proficiency for truck drivers
Alabama reacts to governor sparing death row inmate Sonny Burton
Ivey commutes Burton death sentence over unequal punishment
Gov. Ivey’s summer internship program deadline is approaching
Gov. Ivey signs the Devinee Rooney and John Wesley Holt Safe Streets Act
- Legislature
Bill to close Alabama primaries takes first step toward becoming law
Bill to pause new solar developments advances to Alabama Senate for vote
Lawmakers review Education Trust Fund as reserves decline
Bill to restrict discussion of contraceptives in sex ed faces pushback in public hearing
Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee holds public hearing on prison oversight legislation
- Economy
Bill to pause new solar developments advances to Alabama Senate for vote
Lockheed Martin to invest in Pike County production facility
Hadrian to partner with Navy on northwest Alabama defense project
Retail giant expands baby departments, adds products at Alabama stores
Small business optimism dips as sales improve but costs rise
- National
Hadrian to partner with Navy on northwest Alabama defense project
Sen. Britt celebrates former BSC campus chosen as new USCG training center
Navy to open major defense industrial facility in Alabama
Senate passes bill to protect online privacy for young users
Rep. Sewell votes for Iran War Powers Resolution
- Education
Lawmakers review Education Trust Fund as reserves decline
Bill to restrict discussion of contraceptives in sex ed faces pushback in public hearing
Opinion | A decade of strengthening public schools through educational choice
House committee advances bill requiring Ten Commandments displayed in schools
Troy University hosts $10,000 pitch competition and business workshops
- Health
UAB Hospital now fifth-largest in the nation
Children’s of Alabama to host giveback night at Walk-Ons Sports Bistreux
ADPH reports downturns in healthcare-associated infection rates
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
- Opinion
Opinion | The things we leave behind
Opinion | A party like it’s 1986
Opinion | A decade of strengthening public schools through educational choice
Opinion | Political parties never win when they protect power instead of listening to voters
Opinion | The cost–benefit analysis of mercy in capital punishment
Alabama Democratic Party stories
Elections
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones tossed his support behind ending the straight-ticket voting option in Alabama.
Featured Opinion
A cost-sharing program proposed by Democrats could be a lifeline to Alabama farmers.
Local news
State party leaders named former Birmingham Mayor William Bell to the post after a committee invalidated a disputed special election.
News
It might not lead to a wave, but the 2026 Democratic field of candidates gives the party its first real chance in years to...
Elections
State Representative Phillip Ensler is the first Democratic candidate to enter the race.
Elections
Congressional hopefuls are promoting what they call a unified agenda focused on restoring integrity and lifting up communities across Alabama.
Elections
Party officials emphasized the importance of the three-week window, stating the process ensures leaders committed to good governance were elected.
Featured Opinion
Alabama Democrats suddenly have a plan, solid candidates, a good ticket and they've stopped the bickering with each other.
News
Mark Onorato's extensive background in campaign, legislative and constituent work will help elect Democrats up and down the ballot.