Elections Greg Lowery announces candidacy for House District 16 Greg Lowery, a native son of Alabama's House District 16, has declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the district. StaffAugust 2, 2023
Elections Sylvia Swayne announces campaign for House District 55 Swayne, 26, is a first-time candidate in the Democratic Party. StaffAugust 1, 2023
Elections Forestry Association endorses Richard Minor for Court of Criminal Appeals Minor is seeking re-election to the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals in the March 2024 primary. StaffJuly 18, 2023
Elections Supreme Court candidate Chris McCool endorsed by Civil Justice Reform Committee McCool is seeking the Republican Party nomination for an open seat on the Alabama Supreme Court. StaffJuly 14, 2023
Elections Judge Bill Lewis announces re-election campaign for circuit judge Lewis is the presiding judge for the 19th Circuit, which covers Autauga, Elmore, and Chilton counties. StaffJuly 12, 2023
Elections ALGOP qualifying for House special elections opens July 17 Qualifying for the Republican Party primaries in Alabama House of Representatives Districts 16 and 55 will open on Monday. StaffJuly 12, 2023
Elections New report refutes a central argument in Shelby v. Holder decision The report demonstrates that the turnout gap between Black and white voters tripled from 2012-2022. Patrick DarringtonJune 23, 2023
Legislature Sources: Ivey to call reapportionment special session for mid-July The special session became necessary when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Alabama's voting maps to be discriminatory. Josh MoonJune 21, 2023
Legislature New reapportionment committee appointments announced The 22-member committee will replace the current six-member committee. Samuel StettheimerJune 21, 2023
Party politics Bryan Taylor uses ALGOP chair statement out of context in bid for Chief Justice ALGOP chairman John Wahl clarified that the quote used by Taylor should not be taken as an endorsement. Jacob HolmesJune 16, 2023