Elections SPLC report: Extremist rhetoric infiltrates mainstream 2024 campaigns The report focuses on campaign narratives that employ racist, xenophobic, and antisemitic themes, which are often deeply intertwined. Bill Britt16 hours ago
Elections Durant speaks to Republican women, declines to take questions from press Durant's 1994 criticism of his sister's civil suit accusing their father of sexual abuse was not discussed at the luncheon. Jacob HolmesJanuary 27, 2022
Elections Alabama state and county candidate qualifying period ends Friday A federal court clarified Wednesday that a previous deadline extension only applies to congressional candidates. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 27, 2022
Elections Federal court blocks Alabama congressional maps The court ruled Alabama's new maps prevent Black Alabamians from having the opportunity to elect candidates of their choosing. Josh MoonJanuary 25, 2022
Elections Fundraising blackout period for statewide candidates ends The blackout period ends within 120 days of any primary, runoff or general election. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 25, 2022
Elections Former Bessemer city councilor, candidate for mayor running for Alabama House District 56 Cleophus King qualified with the Alabama Democratic Party Jan. 14., joining Birmingham Water Works Board member Tereshia Huffman in the race. John H. GlennJanuary 25, 2022
Elections Durant’s sister: Poor choices now “haunt” Senate candidate The sister of the Senate candidate said Durant attempted to silence her and support her father, who she said admitted to years of incest. Josh MoonJanuary 21, 2022
Elections Senate candidate Mike Durant once backed father against sister’s abuse allegations Though Durant publicly accused his sister of lying about years of sexual abuse, private letters showed he believed her allegations. Bill BrittJanuary 19, 2022
Elections Tallassee mayor arrested on domestic violence charge In August of 2021, Hammock announced his candidacy for the Alabama Public Service Commission as a Republican. John H. GlennJanuary 17, 2022
Elections Birmingham police sergeant announces candidacy for Alabama House District 55 Travis Hendrix, a sergeant in the Birmingham Police Department, qualified with the Alabama Democratic Party on Jan. 11. John H. GlennJanuary 17, 2022
Elections Mo Brooks continues to defend Jeff Sessions, blames Trump for appointing him AG "Jeff Sessions has acted exactly as he should have and I agree with Comey's testimony in that regard," Sessions said. Bill BrittJanuary 14, 2022