Opinion & Policy
AG Marshall’s statement on election results
Special to the News Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a statement following Alabama’s Republican primary, saying: “Last night concluded months of a hard fought campaign that fell just short. I am immensely grateful to my wife, Tammy; our family; our volunteers; the campaign staff; and all of the voters across the state who put…
Read MoreAlabama’s 2026 federal, state elections will be ones to remember
The 2026 election cycle in Alabama will be one for the record books. First, let’s look at the ballots. By the time voters are done going to the polls, Alabama will be sending a slew of new leaders to both Montgomery and Washington, D.C. Almost every Alabama constitutional office will turn over because of term…
Read MoreU.S. Sen. Britt celebrates House passage of Lulu’s Law, releases statement ahead of bill signing
Special to the News On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Lulu Gribbin of Mountain Brook and her family on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to celebrate passage of Lulu’s Law. This bipartisan legislation was originally introduced in the Senate in July of 2024 and passed the Senate unanimously in July of 2025…
Read MoreSecretary of State Allen announces unofficial primary election results are available on AlabamaVotes.gov
Special to the News Wes Allen, Alabama’s secretary of state, announced on Wednesday that the unofficial election results from every Alabama county for the May 19 primary election were posted on the secretary of state’s website at www.AlabamaVotes.gov. “Alabama voters received timely unofficial election results as evidence of a secure, transparent and accountable election,” Secretary Allen…
Read MoreGov. Ivey launches annual Summer Reading Challenge for Alabama students ahead of America’s 250th birthday
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced her 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, inviting Alabama students entering kindergarten through eighth grade to celebrate a patriotic summer through reading as America prepares to mark its 250th birthday. The challenge encourages students to read six books between now and August 1, while exploring stories about…
Read MoreSecretary of State Allen holds press conference to provide updates on redistricting, May 19 primary election, August 11 special primary election
Special to the News Wes Allen, Alabama’s secretary of state, held a press conference Tuesday to provide updates on the impact of the latest U.S. Supreme Court order on Alabama’s redistricting case, the May 19 primary election and the recently called August 11 special primary election. “Here is what I want every Alabama voter to remember: Go vote on May 19. Votes…
Read MoreCase Dixon responds to new Alabama congressional primary date
Special to the News Republican congressional candidate Case Dixon issued the following statement Tuesday after Gov. Kay Ivey announced an August 11 special primary for Alabama’s 1st, 2nd, 6th, and 7th Congressional Districts after the U.S. Supreme Court paved the way for the state to use the Legislature’s 2023 congressional map. Dixon said…
Read MoreALGOP statement on affected congressional races
Special to the News The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) announced it is closely monitoring developments regarding Alabama’s congressional redistricting process following last week’s special session legislation and Gov. Kay Ivey’s announcement on Tuesday calling a Special Primary Election for Alabama’s newly restored congressional map. As outlined in legislation passed by the Alabama Legislature last week, if…
Read MoreGov. Ivey celebrates major court victory in state’s redistricting battle, calls special election for Alabama-drawn congressional map
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday celebrated the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to vacate the court-ordered congressional map, allowing for the use of the 2023 Alabama-drawn congressional map. “I will continue to say: Alabama knows our state, our people and our districts best. The United States Supreme…
Read MoreOut with the old; it’s time to SAVE America
I’ve been proud to represent Alabama in the U.S. Senate over the past five and a half years. Unfortunately, something I’ve noticed during my time in D.C. is that the swamp seems much more interested in preserving their own power than doing what’s right for the American people. In fact, too many politicians go…
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