Elections Andrew Sorrell gives up secretary of state bid to run for reelection as auditor Andrew Sorrell said he could best serve Alabamians as auditor, shaking up the primary race and causing worry for frontrunner Derek Chen. Alex JobinJanuary 7, 2026
Elections Meet the candidates running for Alabama State Auditor in 2026 Josh Pendergrass shared his "American dream" story while Derek Chen detailed how his Taiwanese heritage shaped his views on accountability. Alex JobinDecember 30, 2025
Elections BamaCarry endorses Andrew Sorrell for Secretary of State run BamaCarry endorsed Andrew Sorrell for his role in passing permitless carry, noting his advocacy and defense of gun rights in Alabama. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 2, 2025
News Ethics complaint filed in Georgia over political donations tied to alleged Ponzi scheme The Georgia-based PAC was charged with failing both to register as an independent committee and to report dozens of expenditures. Chance PhillipsAugust 1, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | State auditor’s campaign consulting exposes potential legal loopholes State Auditor Andrew Sorrell was involved in a strange campaign consulting arrangement. How strange? You make the call. Josh MoonJuly 24, 2025
Party politics Alabama Securities Commission announces inquiry into alleged Ponzi scheme The alleged scheme gathered at least $140 million through fraudulent means from 2014 to 2025, impacting around 300 investors, including Alabama Republicans. Alex JobinJuly 23, 2025
State Wes Allen asks Alabama recipients of Ponzi scheme funds to return money Wes Allen urged recipients of an alleged $140 million Ponzi scheme to return funds to ensure victims could be made whole. Wesley WalterJuly 22, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | A deal that you absolutely should refuse When politics and religion are used to sell products or lure investors, the results are rarely good. Just ask Alabama's state auditor. Josh MoonJuly 21, 2025
Elections Republicans sweep statewide offices — again Republicans did exactly what they were supposed to do in constitutional office races on Tuesday -- win them all. Josh MoonNovember 9, 2022