@AlabamaPolitics

Up-to-the minute Alabama political coverage. RT ≠ Endorsements. Usually RT = info/links. Usually updated by Alabama Political Reporter for Gray

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Shomari Figures battles to keep seat in district built to elect a Republican wsfa.com/2026/10/22/shomari-…

Shomari Figures battles to keep seat in district built to elect a Republican

Rep. Shomari Figures campaigns alongside Sen. Cory Booker as both parties target redrawn seat.

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What Alabama voters care about most, what it means for Trump and the Senate race wsfa.com/2026/10/22/what-ala…

What Alabama voters care about most, what it means for Trump and the Senate race

Inflation and the cost of living are by far the most important issue to Alabama voters in our Gray Media poll, and President Trump's support has softened from where these voters were in 2024.

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Republicans sweep down-ballot leads in exclusive Gray and Alabama Daily News poll wsfa.com/2026/10/21/republic…

Republicans sweep down-ballot leads in exclusive Gray and Alabama Daily News poll

The top of the ticket in Alabama state wide races is getting the attention, but Republicans are quietly building double-digit cushions all the way down the ballot.

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‘This is just the beginning’: Daughter of Toforest Johnson reacts after death sentence commuted to life wsfa.com/2026/10/21/this-is-…

‘This is just the beginning’: Daughter of Toforest Johnson reacts after death sentence commuted to...

A daughter whose father has been on death row nearly as long as she’s been alive says she feels as though someone is finally listening to her claims her father is innocent.

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Gov. Ivey commutes death sentence of Toforest Johnson after years on death row wsfa.com/2026/10/20/gov-ivey…

Gov. Ivey commutes death sentence of Toforest Johnson after years on death row

Johnson was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1995 capital murder of Deputy Sheriff William Hardy.

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Meet the candidates: Alabama’s race for Attorney General wsfa.com/2026/10/20/meet-can…

Meet the candidates: Alabama’s race for Attorney General

Alabama’s Attorney General position is up-for-grabs, and two candidates are vying for votes on Nov. 3.

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Tuberville leads Jones 51%-40% in exclusive Gray/Alabama Daily News poll wsfa.com/2026/10/20/tubervil…

Tuberville leads Jones 51%-40% in exclusive Gray/Alabama Daily News poll

Tommy Tuberville has the edge in Alabama’s race for governor, while more Alabama voters believe the state is on the wrong track than the right one, according to new exclusive polling from Gray Media...

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Meet the candidates: Alabama’s race for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries wsfa.com/2026/10/20/meet-can…

Meet the candidates: Alabama’s race for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries

Alabama’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries position is up-for-grabs, and two candidates are vying for votes on Nov. 3.

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House Majority Leader Scalise visits Dothan for campaign stop wsfa.com/2026/10/19/house-ma…

House Majority Leader Scalise visits Dothan for campaign stop

Marques and Scalise will hold a joint news conference on Monday afternoon in Dothan.

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BREAKING: Alabama secretary of state’s office latest to confirm receiving suspicious package, @JessicaUmbroTV reports #alpolitics wsfa.com/2026/10/16/alabama-…

FBI reacts after Alabama secretary of state’s office gets latest suspicious package

The Alabama Secretary of State’s Office confirmed Friday it received a “suspicious package” Thursday afternoon.

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Four constitutional amendments to appear on Alabama’s November ballot #alpolitics wsfa.com/2026/10/15/four-con…

Four constitutional amendments to appear on Alabama’s November ballot

Alabama voters will decide on four proposed constitutional amendments in the November 3 general election, with measures addressing public schools and the lieutenant governor’s office.

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Agriculture policy fuels close Alabama congressional race wsfa.com/2026/10/14/agricult…

Agriculture policy fuels close Alabama congressional race

Diesel prices have nearly doubled in recent months, raising costs for farmers.

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Montgomery court dismisses residency lawsuit against John Wahl wsfa.com/2026/10/14/montgome…

Montgomery court dismisses residency lawsuit against John Wahl

A Montgomery County circuit judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging Republican lieutenant governor nominee John Wahl’s residency Tuesday after the plaintiffs submitted a stipulation seeking dismissal.

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1 week left to register to vote in 2026 midterms wsfa.com/2026/10/13/1-week-l…

1 week left to register to vote in 2026 midterms

The last day to register to vote in Alabama is Monday, Oct. 19. Every Alabama House of Representatives and Senate seat is on the ballot.

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Doug Jones holds Huntsville rally, calls for Medicaid expansion and data center regulation wsfa.com/2026/10/12/jones-ho…

Jones holds Huntsville rally, calls for Medicaid expansion and data center regulation

Doug Jones held a rally in Huntsville Sunday as he seeks to become Alabama’s first Democratic governor since 2003, with 23 days remaining until the Nov. 3 midterm election.

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JUST IN: Alabama Supreme Court upholds dismissal of Sen. Tuberville residency challenge wsfa.com/2026/10/09/alabama-…

Alabama Supreme Court upholds dismissal of Sen. Tuberville residency challenge

Alabama’s Supreme Court upheld an earlier decision from a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge to dismiss a challenge to Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for governor of Alabama.

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Alabama’s public school enrollment on the decline statewide wsfa.com/2026/10/09/alabamas…

Alabama’s public school enrollment on the decline statewide

Alabama’s public school enrollment is declining once again, according to State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey.

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A bid-leaking probe at the Alabama Port Authority started with...Christmas card, according to testimony #alpolitics wsfa.com/2026/10/06/bid-leak…

Bid-leaking probe at Alabama Port Authority started with Christmas card, officer testifies

An investigation that led to 18 criminal charges against a former supervisor at the McDuffie Coal Terminal started with questions about Christmas cards, according to testimony at a preliminary...

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New Alabama law requires full coverage of prostate cancer screenings for higher-risk men #alpolitics wsfa.com/2026/10/02/new-alab…

New Alabama law requires full coverage of prostate cancer screenings for higher-risk men

A new Alabama law taking effect removes potential financial barriers for men at higher risk of prostate cancer, making it easier to diagnose the disease early.

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Alabama law opens new path for military veterans to become teachers #alpolitics wsfa.com/2026/10/02/alabama-…

Alabama law opens new path for military veterans to become teachers

A new Alabama law in now in effect, giving eligible military veterans a pathway to teach in classrooms while working toward the college degree normally required for many teaching positions.

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