Elections A million dollar problem with Alabama campaign finance laws A million dollar donation to a candidate running for state AG has exposed a gaping black hole in Alabama's campaign finance laws. Josh Moon4 days ago
Elections Pike Road mayoral race filings show stark contrast in priorities and transparency Stone complies with campaign finance law, maintains strong bond rating; Spurlin fined for missed filings and delayed disclosures. Bill BrittJuly 8, 2025
Elections Minor candidates struggle to raise money in races for governor and lieutenant governor The Tommy Tuberville, Wes Allen, and Rick Pate campaigns all reported respectable fundraising numbers for June as other campaigns struggled. Chance PhillipsJuly 3, 2025
Elections Most of Tuberville’s initial fundraising haul came from large donations Tuberville received dozens of contributions of $20,000 or more in May, including several donations from beneficiaries of public contracts. Chance PhillipsJune 4, 2025
Legislature Secretary of state, House speaker endorse ban on foreign funding in politics Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen and Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter endorsed a bill seeking to restrict foreign influence. Wesley WalterMarch 4, 2025
Legislature New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care Although the Alabama Ethics Commission previously ruled a candidate could use excess campaign expenses on childcare, it is not enshrined in Alabama law. Jacob HolmesDecember 20, 2024
Congress Who donates to Alabama’s incumbents? Mostly PACs On average, Alabama’s incumbent members of Congress raised more money from PACs than individual donors in the third quarter. Chance PhillipsOctober 24, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | The oddly “unique” case of Marilyn Lands’ campaign finance fines There was nothing unique about Marilyn Lands' campaign finance reporting mistakes. There was plenty unique about her. Josh MoonJune 10, 2024
Elections How a Republican newcomer beat a three-term Democrat Data suggests a disparity between Republican and Democrat turnout combined with straight-ticket voting to lift Rick Rehm to victory. Jacob HolmesNovember 14, 2022
Elections Ivey refunds $100,000 donation The donation originated from a Greene County electronic bingo casino. Josh MoonNovember 7, 2022