Elections Alabama Democrats dismiss Givan’s challenge to Lumpkin’s eligibility Givan harshly criticized the contest committee’s decision and continues to actively pursue a separate lawsuit challenging Lumpkin’s eligibility. Chance PhillipsJune 18, 2026
Courts State Rep. Juandalynn Givan files lawsuit against Alicia Escott Lumpkin after primary defeat Her complaint challenged Lumpkin’s eligibility over city employment rules, while Lumpkin accused Givan of refusing to accept voters’ decision. Alex JobinJune 3, 2026
Elections Analysis | Alabama voters send warning to incumbents in volatile primary From veteran lawmakers to rising political figures, Alabama voters showed growing willingness to reject incumbency across party lines. Bill BrittMay 21, 2026
Municipal elections Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin easily wins re-election Unofficial results showed incumbent mayor Randall Woodfin received almost three-quarters of the over thirty thousand votes cast on Tuesday. Chance PhillipsAugust 27, 2025
Elections Lumpkin kicks off campaign for House District 60 Lumpklin is looking to follow her aunt Sundra Escott Russell, the first African American woman elected to the Alabama Senate. Jacob HolmesJune 2, 2025
Legislature Alabama lawmakers pre-file bills to ban gun conversion devices Alabama lawmakers pre-file bills banning trigger activators and bump stocks amid rising gun violence and shifting federal regulations. Mary Claire WootenAugust 22, 2024
Elections District 2 poll offers insight into voters’ attitudes, progressive concerns A poll last month showed that more than 80 percent of 450 likely voters cared if a candidate lived in the district. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 9, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | The race for the new 2nd District is about to heat up With a little over three months to go until primary elections, the race for the newly drawn 2nd District is about to take off. Josh MoonJanuary 2, 2024
Legislature “Parental rights” bill signed into law The bill identifies parental rights as "fundamental rights," which the bill's sponsor says will make it harder for government to interfere. Jacob HolmesJune 22, 2023
Legislature Comprehensive gambling, lottery bill appears to be dead for the session House Speaker Mac McCutcheon said he will not bring gambling to the floor of the House if they do not have the votes. Brandon MoseleyMay 7, 2021