Elections
The DCCC-sponsored poll found both Figures and Marques at 46 percent of the vote, and 8 percent still undecided.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
First poll released after special primary suggests CD-2 is a tied race
Jones continues to slam Tuberville over Social Security “scam” comments at Montgomery town hall
Doug Jones to lead Wenonah parade, join Shomari Figures at Troy town hall
PSC candidate McNeil pushes Alabama data center accountability plan
Dixon has no “immediate plans” to run for another public office after CD6 loss
- Governor
Gov. Ivey welcomes Alabama students back for new school year
Gov. Ivey announces appointments to four agencies
Gov. Ivey proclaims Will Roberts Day in honor of 15-year-old cancer victim
Gov. Ivey recaps Alabama’s showing at Farnborough International Airshow
Gov. Ivey announces additional state agency appointments
- Legislature
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
- Economy
Montgomery earns AA rating ahead of $375M bond sale
Alabama Community College System approves workforce allocations
Die casting company 2A USA making $32M investment to expand Auburn facility
Rep. Sewell visits grocery store “to highlight Trump’s broken promise to lower prices”
NFIB survey: small business optimism continues to rise
- National
Britt introduces bill seeking to expand colorectal cancer screening access
Sen. Britt receives Terwilliger Bipartisanship in Housing Award
Alabama small businesses praise BOI reporting rule repeal
Sen. Britt introduces the Space Superiority Readiness Act of 2026
Rhett Marques wins GOP nomination in redrawn 2nd Congressional District
- Education
Rep. Strong to hold fourth annual Academy Day for high school students
Public schools vs. the Loch Ness Monster and the absurd CHOOSE Act
Alabama education department budget holds staffing flat as costs rise
Alabama Community College System approves workforce allocations
Ensler touts expansion of public school conflict resolution, counseling initiatives
- Health
Jackson Hospital, BCBS strike deal to keep hospital open
Alabama Department of Mental Health works to reduce forensic waitlist
ADPH: Alabama child to receive breakthrough hearing loss gene therapy
New report highlights disparities facing children raised in Alabama’s Black Belt
UAB startup NuVasc is advancing precision medicine for brain arteriovenous malformations
- Opinion
Shomari Figures stories
The Voice of Alabama Politics
The court weighs enforcement, Democrats choose new leadership, Republicans target open primaries and a redrawn district reshapes November’s congressional battle.
Elections
The Democratic gubernatorial nominee will appear Sunday in Birmingham before taking voters’ questions Tuesday alongside Congressman Shomari Figures in Troy.
Elections
National party committees have sharpened attacks as Rhett Marques and Shomari Figures prepare for a closely watched November fight in a redrawn district.
The Voice of Alabama Politics
Tuberville’s eligibility fight tests constitutional enforcement as congressional money, voting rules, public television and farm labor reshape Alabama politics this week.
The Voice of Alabama Politics
Prison contracts, Tuberville’s residency fight, Doug Jones’ working-class pitch and Shomari Figures’ uphill congressional battle dominate Alabama politics this week.
Agriculture
The measure targeted family farms hit by rising costs, lost export sales and market turmoil linked to Trump administration tariffs.
Congress
Figures' legislation would help poor and working families afford extracurricular activities that boost youth achievement.
Elections
A Peak Insights poll shows Marques ahead in the six-candidate Republican primary, with McKee second and many voters still undecided.
Congress
The measure drew support from trucking groups as lawmakers emphasized the need to share increasingly busy summer roads with commercial drivers.