The National Rifle Association’s (NRA) political arm has released its grades and endorsements for candidates running for the United States House of Representatives, including incumbent members. In Alabama, only the Seventh Congressional District did not see the NRA Political Victory Fund make an endorsement. This race only features U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), who received […]

The national female-led pro-life group Susan B. Anthony List (SBA List) on Wednesday released its pro-life scorecards ahead of the November 3 general election. Scorecards are intended to be used as a tool to inform voters of exactly where their elected officials stand with a simple letter grade system, backed up with voting and leadership […]

Tommy Tuberville’s Republican campaign for the U.S. Senate on Wednesday morning released a new television ad that features former Auburn University linebacker Eltoro Freeman, who won a national championship with the Tigers in the 2010-2011 season. The release of the ad comes one day after Yellowhammer News’ exclusive report on Freeman praising Tuberville’s character and leadership. […]

Qualifying has ended for both major parties in the special election for Alabama Senate District 26. This seat was vacated by the resignation of State Sen. David “Coach” Burkette (D-Montgomery), who has since been arrested on a campaign finance charge and is expected to plead guilty. The Alabama Democratic Party has a strong field of […]

It appears that an attempt is underway to drum up an October surprise in Alabama’s U.S. Senate race. Two former Auburn University football players, both of whom played under then-head coach Tommy Tuberville, have told Yellowhammer News that they were recently contacted by Mark Bechtel, an editor with Sports Illustrated based in San Francisco, CA. […]

Alabama coach Nick Saban said he is encouraging his team and everyone to exercise their right to vote but said he would never endorse a particular candidate. At his press conference this week, the Crimson Tide football coach said he supports the Alabama Athletics Civic Engagement Initiative that pushes athletes to register to vote, learn what […]

For the second time this year, U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) has voted to block consideration of a major coronavirus relief bill. Jones on Thursday joined all of his fellow Senate Democrats in voting against invoking cloture on a targeted stimulus package that would have funded a $300 per person weekly federal supplemental to unemployment […]

CAMP HILL — Southern Preparatory Academy, formerly Lyman Ward Military Academy, conducted a military parade in honor of America’s first responders and in remembrance of 9/11 on Thursday. Alabama House Speaker Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia), an Army veteran and former policeman, was the guest of honor. McCutcheon said that after America was attacked on 9/11, “the […]

The National Rifle Association (NRA) has endorsed Republican nominee Tommy Tuberville over U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) in Alabama’s 2020 U.S. Senate race. Tuberville received an “AQ” rating from the NRA, which is the highest possible grade for candidates without a voting record in public office. The association officially describes holders of that rating as, […]

President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday announced that if another vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court occurs during his presidency, he will choose a nominee from names already announced to the public. Trump released a shortlist for the Supreme Court previously when he was a candidate in 2016 and then added five more names during […]

Republican U.S. Senate nominee Tommy Tuberville on Tuesday launched his first television advertisement ahead of the 2020 general election. Tuberville is set to face U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) on November 3, and the new 30-second spot cuts to the core of Alabama Republicans’ message this fall: Jones is aligned with the national Democratic Party […]

U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) on Monday night held a “Drive-In the Vote” event for his 2020 reelection campaign in Leeds, Alabama. Jones was joined by current and former Democratic elected officials from various locales in the Yellowhammer State, as well as prominent national Democrats. This included U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), who was Hillary […]

Governor Kay Ivey in recent days set special election dates for Alabama Senate District 26. This seat was held by then-State Sen. David Burkette (D-Montgomery), who resigned last week before being arrested on a campaign finance charge. Ivey signed a proclamation on Friday setting the special election schedule.

Attorney General Steve Marshall on Thursday announced the arrest of former State Senator David “Coach” Burkette (D-Montgomery) for allegedly violating Alabama’s Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA). This came after Burkette, also a former Montgomery city councilman and retired longtime Montgomery Public Schools educator, resigned his senate seat on Tuesday amid rumors of a plea deal […]

Yellowhammer News has obtained video and photographic material showing that the Alabama National Guard (ALNG) network had been allowing internet access to CNN but not to Fox News’ website on Thursday morning. A video recorded by an ALNG noncommissioned officer shows that attempting to access FoxNews.com via the internet using an ALNG desktop computer resulted in […]

Yellowhammer News has obtained a new video advertisement to be released Wednesday by the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) in Alabama’s United States Senate race. U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) is set to face Republican nominee Tommy Tuberville in the November 3 general election, which is just 60 days away. The new NRSC spot is […]

Montgomery-based Cygnal on Wednesday announced the high-profile acquisition of Pennsylvania-based Harper Polling, a nationally known polling firm that boasts of a prominent reputation in Congress as well as in state capitals nationwide. A release from Cygnal advised that the move is intended “to expand market share and bring on board more elite clients in the political […]

Russell Bedsole has apparently won the special Republican primary runoff in Alabama House District 49, which occurred on Tuesday in parts of Shelby, Chilton and Bibb Counties. Unofficial results show Bedsole beating Mimi Penhale by 66 votes, and Bedsole has declared victory on social media. The seat was vacated by the resignation of State Rep. April […]

It is a presidential campaign issue that no one would have seen coming a year ago, but House Democrats under the leadership of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) are demanding additional funding for the U.S. Postal Service. Their reason: The USPS is not equipped to handle the potential onslaught of vote-by-mail ballots coming this […]

Republican candidate Barry Moore has been endorsed by the Alabama Farmers Federation in his bid for Congress. Moore, a former state representative from Enterprise, defeated Dothan businessman Jeff Coleman in a July primary runoff election to be the Republican nominee for Alabama’s Second Congressional District. “Barry recognizes the contributions agriculture makes to the economy and […]

Alabama GOP U.S. senatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville on Thursday evening will be at the White House to witness President Donald Trump accept the 2020 Republican presidential nomination. Trump will deliver a speech on the South Lawn formally accepting the party’s nomination in his reelection bid, and Tuberville is among a select group of the president’s […]

While many national polls show a presidential election contest between Donald Trump and Joe Biden tightening, most polls still have Biden ahead. That’s given many political watchers license to anticipate Biden will win on November 3. However, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) does not see it as a foregone conclusion that the presidential election is […]

DECATUR — Mayor Tab Bowling of Decatur has been pulled into a runoff election against challenger William “Butch” Matthews, a former city councilman from the northwest area of the city. According to unofficial city results published by the Decatur Daily, Bowling captured 47.81% of the 8,366 votes cast in Tuesday’s municipal election, falling 183 votes […]

Most of Alabama’s municipalities held local elections on Tuesday, including key mayoral and city council contests. In fact, municipal elections were held in every city in the state besides Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Auburn, Dothan, Tuscaloosa, Bessemer, Gadsden and Talladega. Huntsville was the largest city to hold an election. As reported by Yellowhammer News, Mayor Tommy […]