Elections Wahl takes victory in bitter Republican runoff for lieutenant governor Trump’s endorsement and a raccoon-themed campaign flashpoint helped propel the former state GOP chairman toward November’s general election. Jacob Holmes15 hours ago
Featured Opinion Opinion | Runoffs test whether Alabama GOP can answer Reagan’s question Alabama remains a Republican state, but when one party controls everything, voters eventually judge it by whether life has gotten better. Bill Britt3 days ago
Elections In amicus brief election experts warn Alabama map switch could upend 2026 vote Brief says Alabama’s Supreme Court request could force months of voter reassignment work into a single business day. Bill BrittJune 1, 2026
Elections Pat Bishop endorses Wahl in GOP lieutenant governor runoff Former lieutenant governor candidate Pat Bishop has endorsed John Wahl in the Republican runoff for lieutenant governor. StaffJune 1, 2026
Elections Wahl campaign reports $500K fundraising surge after first-place finish The haul gives Wahl added resources as he sought to consolidate Republican support ahead of a runoff against Wes Allen. StaffMay 29, 2026
Courts Analysis | Alabama asks Supreme Court to make defiance count After another federal court rebuke, Alabama wants to use a congressional map judges found tainted by intentional race-based discrimination. Bill BrittMay 27, 2026
Elections Ensler clinches Dem Lt. Gov. nomination; Wahl, Allen head to GOP runoff Trump-backed Wahl led a crowded Republican field, while Ensler pitched a cross-party coalition in a race shaping up for November. Jacob HolmesMay 20, 2026
News Judge rejects Allen bid to halt Alabama Senate map Federal judge says appeal limits court authority as Alabama’s Senate elections continue under remedial redistricting plan. Bill BrittMay 18, 2026
News Supreme Court reshapes Alabama redistricting battle again The Supreme Court vacated Alabama’s lower court redistricting ruling, signaling major shifts in voting rights and constitutional law nationwide. Bill BrittMay 12, 2026
Elections Opinion | When faith becomes exclusion in public life Wes Allen’s refusal to visit a mosque or synagogue reveals a troubling shift in how politics defines civic belonging. Bill BrittMay 11, 2026