Politics — Page 48

State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) announced Thursday he’s running for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District in 2026. Marques says he’s ready to scale the work he’s done on the state level all the way to Washington — as a pro-Trump conservative Republican. He enters a field of contenders to fill the seat currently held by U.S. […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) has secured the endorsement of the Senate Conservative Fund in his campaign to become Alabama’s next senator. The group announced the news on Wednesday, magnifying Moore’s conservative voting record during his time in the U.S. House. In a press statement, the organization said Moore has a chance to be “one […]

Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth has endorsed Garrett Dixon for the open House District 38 seat, calling him “exactly the kind of person we need serving in Montgomery.” Ainsworth announced his support on Facebook and X, praising Dixon’s conservative values and their shared background in the Alabama Farmers Federation. “Garrett Dixon is EXACTLY the kind […]

Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced a planned book tour for her campaign memoir on Thursday morning — with one stop in Birmingham. The failed 2024 Democratic nominee will visit the Alabama Theatre on October 17 at 7 p.m. as part of an international 15-city tour promoting her upcoming book, “107 Days.” https://x.com/KamalaHarris/status/1958529522636034180? The memoir’s […]

The CoachSafely Foundation will host a high-profile fundraising event at Vestavia Country Club next Tuesday, August 26, featuring U.S. Senator and former Auburn University football head coach Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), sports media personality Paul Finebaum, and CoachSafely President Bill Clark. The evening will raise funds in support of the Foundation’s mission to reduce preventable injuries among […]

After the death of her 19-year-old son in a DUI crash, an Alabama mother is campaigning to change the state’s Youthful Offender law. Nolan McDavid, a University of South Alabama student, was killed in November last year, when a 17-year-old crossed the center line on Lott Road at an estimated 117 mph, striking McDavid’s vehicle […]

State Treasurer Young Boozer has gained a number of valuable endorsements in his bid to remain Alabama’s chief financial officer, and on Tuesday, the impressive trend continued with a declaration of support from the Alabama Forestry Association. “Young has done, and will continue to do, an exceptional job serving as Alabama’s Treasurer,” said Chris Isaacson, […]

The Department of the Interior has announced a new long-term leasing schedule for offshore oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of America and Alaska’s Cook Inlet. The move counters an 11th-hour drilling ban enacted by the Biden Administration, prohibiting leasing on 625 million acres of federal land and waters. According to the DOI, […]

Hoover officials are condemning threats and slurs aimed at City Council candidate Tanveer Patel, as police and federal investigators review a wave of harassment tied to next week’s election. According to CBS 42, Hoover Police and the FBI were notified after Patel reported receiving online messages that included racial insults and death threats. Patel, a […]

Alabama Republicans believe Trump is on the right side of history when it comes to dealing with the war between Russia and Ukraine.

A decorated special forces veteran residing in Baldwin County has launched a campaign to become the next representative of Alabama’s 1st  Congressional District. In a statement announcing his bid on Tuesday, Joshua McKee, pledged to ‘carry the America First banner and keep Alabama’s voice strong on the national stage.’ “Washington’s spending, open borders, and attacks […]

A coalition of ten Hoover City Council candidates, led by transparency advocate Robin Schultz, is pledging to demand a comprehensive state audit of the city’s finances on their first day in office if elected. Schultz, founder of The Hoover Channel and a long-time voice for accountability, spearheaded the effort after a city-commissioned forensic review revealed […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of State Rep. Corley Ellis (R-Columbiana) in his House District 41 re-election bid across Shelby County. “We are proud to endorse Rep. Ellis because he has a proven record of excellence in representing our district,” said John DeLoach, president of the Shelby County Farmers Federation. “He is […]

Ahead of municipal elections next Tuesday, August 26, across Alabama, Secretary of State Wes Allen is encouraging voters to read up on election-related information before going to the polls. On Tuesday, Allen promoted the official resource site for Alabamians seeking information about their local elections. “AlabamaVotes.gov makes several important tools available to Alabama’s voters. Before heading […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville took the National Football League’s ownership to task on Tuesday during an interview with Outkick’s Hot Mic podcast for allowing men to perform in female cheerleading roles. The controversy surrounding the issue gained notoriety after the Minnesota Vikings reported having two such cheerleaders, Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn, ahead of the […]

Conservative Republican and longtime cotton and peanut farmer Garrett Dixon launched a campaign for the open Alabama House District 38 seat today. Dixon says he’ll take a business approach to Montgomery and be a voice for rural communities in Chambers and Lee counties. Dixon is lifelong resident of the district, a Smiths Station High School […]

Along with an impressive array of endorsements from influential state organizations, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has picked up public support from Season 5 American Idol winner and Birmingham native, Taylor Hicks in his campaign for Governor of Alabama in 2026. Tuesday morning on “Alabama’s Morning News with JT”, Hicks explained his decision to endorse […]

Alabama Resisters of Indivisible organized the protest, admitting on their Facebook Page that only 14 people showed up to the event.

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Edward Markey (D-Mass.), co-chairs of the United States Senate Youth Program, announced that state Departments of Education are now accepting applications for the program’s 64th annual Washington Week, scheduled for March 7-14, 2026. Two Alabama high school students will be chosen to represent the state in Washington, D.C., during […]

Some of Alabama's political leaders reacted to the announcement from MSNBC Monday that it is changing the name of it's network.

After 21 years under the leadership of Mayor Gary Fuller, Opelika is preparing for a change. On Tuesday, voters will head to the polls to decide between Herman G. Barnes III, Raven Harvis, and Eddie Smith marking the city’s first open mayoral race in a generation. Before entering public office, Fuller built a career in […]

Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl has launched a campaign to retake Alabama’s 1st Congressional District. The former Mobile County Commissioner was first elected to represent the South Alabama district in 2020 and re-elected in 2022. He was unseated after federal re-districting pitted him against fellow U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise). In concert with a campaign […]

On Monday morning, Alabama Speaker of the House of Representatives Nathaniel Ledbetter endorsed his friend and colleague, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) for Governor of Alabama in the 2026 GOP primary election. “Alabama is winning like never before, and our state’s continued prosperity hinges upon its next governor being a strong conservative who will always […]

As the 2026 Republican primary to fill the open seat left by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) heats up, candidates are building their war chests to finance the effort to secure victory. On Monday, one candidate’s campaign for U.S. Senate launched the “Statewide Finance Committee for Steve Marshall” with public support from business leaders across […]