CAMPAIGN 2026: Voters Guide for Alabama Primaries
The Alabama Primaries are Tuesday, May 19. Here is everything you need to know before you head to the polls.
Statewide
ADECA holds online surplus property auction
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is holding an online auction of surplus state property.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers profiles Alabama secretary of state race
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers has insight into the Alabama secretary of state race.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses why the attorney general's race has gone so negative
Just about every election year, one Alabama race goes negative, and this year, it's the attorney general's race.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers breaks down lieutenant governor's race
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers is breaking down the lieutenant governor's race to help you prepare for the May 19 Alabama primaries.
Best-Selling Children’s Author Dan Santat Encourages Creativity During Visit With Montgomery Academy Students
Author Dan Santat was welcomed to The Montgomery Academy with multiple displays of student artwork inspired by his books.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers shares insight on governor's race
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers is sharing his insight into Alabama's 2026 governor's race.
Gov. Kay Ivey sets special election date for newly-redrawn Congressional districts
Gov. Kay Ivey has set a special election date for the Alabama Congressional districts which have new district lines.
U.S. Supreme Court will allow Alabama to change Congressional districts
The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for Alabama to adopt a new Congressional district map ahead of the 2026 elections.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses what's next after special session
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers explains what happens next after this year's special session to redraw the state's Congressional district lines.
Summer camps at Alabama Shakespeare Festival give young performers time to shine
ASF's summer camps are now open for registration, offering students and adults the chance to explore acting, musical theater and behind-the-scenes production work.
Marshall announces state civil investigation into Southern Poverty Law Center
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced a civil investigation into the Montgomery-based Southern Poverty Law Center.
Federal judge panel: Only U.S. Supreme Court can approve Alabama's new Congressional districts
A panel of three federal judges says it doesn't have the authority to allow Alabama to use the new Congressional district map that the Alabama Legislature and Gov. Kay Ivey have approved, and only the U.S. Supreme Court can grant that permission.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs bills to change Congressional districts if U.S. Supreme Court approves
The Alabama Legislature has passed bills which Gov. Kay Ivey has signed to change Alabama's Congressional district lines, if the U.S. Supreme Court gives the state approval to do so this election year.
Protest in Alabama House gallery; activist escorted out
The Alabama House of Representatives recessed after a protest broke out in the gallery over efforts to change Congressional district lines.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell denounces efforts to change Alabama's Congressional districts
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) has held a news conference and rally outside the Alabama State House to denounce efforts by the Republican-led Legislature to redraw Alabama's Congressional districts.
Who could be affected if there are special Congressional elections?
The Congressional redistricting effort going on in the Alabama Legislature could have some voters going to the polls for special elections later this year.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Alabama gas prices now average $4 a gallon
The average price for regular gas is now $4 a gallon in Alabama, according to AAA.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses special session to change Alabama's Congressional districts
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers explains how the special session of the Alabama Legislature on redistricting could affect this year's elections.
Alabama Legislature begins special session to redraw Congressional district lines
A special session of the Alabama Legislature is underway, as Republican lawmakers take steps to redraw the state's Congressional district lines, if the U.S. Supreme Court allows the state to do so.
Alabama Democrats rally against changes in Congressional district lines
The Alabama Democratic Party has held a rally in front of the Alabama State House to protest possible changes to Alabama's Congressional district lines.
Attorney General Steve Marshall files emergency motion to change state senate district lines
Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed an emergency motion with the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to allow the state to possibly change its state senate districts.
Troy Mayor Jason Reeves chosen for League of Municipalities position
Troy Mayor Jason Reeves has been chosen as vice president of the Alabama League of Municipalities Board of Directors.
CAMPAIGN 2026: See sample ballots from your county for May 19 primaries
Here is a complete list of sample ballots for the May 19 primaries, as you make plans to head to the polls.
Fallen Officer Memorial Service held at Alabama Capitol
The Alabama State Fraternal Order of Police has held its Fallen Officer Memorial Service at the Alabama Capitol.
