Federal court: Alabama can use State Senate map passed in 2021
Governor Kay Ivey has called a special session for those races, which makes the results from the May 19 primaries now void.Â
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State of Alabama files appeal to U.S. Supreme Court over congressional district map
The State of Alabama has filed for an emergency stay with U.S. Supreme Court in the ongoing congressional redistricting case.
Long-time Perry Co. Commissioner loses primary by one vote
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Long-time Perry Co. Commissioner Albert Turner, Jr. has lost his bid for re-election in a race that was as close -- as close can get. Marion businessman Donald…
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers on what's next in Alabama's redistricting battle
Action 8 News Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses what's next in Alabama's Congressional redistricting battle now that a panel of judges ruled that the state must return to the court-drawn map for this year's elections.
Congressional Black Caucus wants major U.S. companies to oppose Republican redistricting push
The Congressional Black Caucus is calling on major corporations across the U.S. to oppose redistricting efforts by Republican-led states that seek to eliminate majority-Black U.S. House districts.
Federal court blocks Alabama plan for new congressional districts
Federal judges have temporarily blocked Alabama’s plan to use a new congressional map that could give Republicans an advantage in a key U.S. House race in this year's elections.
Passage of constitutional amendments impacts Alabama district attorneys
Alabama voters passed two constitutional amendments during Tuesday's primary election that impact district attorneys offices across the state.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Qualifying ends for special primaries for U.S. House
Qualifying has ended for the candidates running in the August 11 special primaries for four seats in the U.S. House.
Montgomery County sheriff thankful that voters approved Aniah's Law expansion
Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham joins several Alabama mayors in expressing thanks that voters have approved an expansion of Aniah's Law.
Autauga Co. Sheriff's race headed for Republican Primary runoff
The Republican Primary of the Autauga County Sheriff's race is headed for a runoff. Incumbent Sheriff Mark Harrell faced off against three challengers in the race. On Tuesday, Autauga County voters cut that field…
CAMPAIGN 2026: Qualifying begins for special primaries for U.S. House
Qualifying is underway for the August 11 special primaries in four Alabama U.S. House districts.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Steve Marshall concedes defeat in GOP U.S. Senate primary
Steve Marshall has conceded in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, with unofficial results showing him placing third.
CAMPAIGN 2026: List of runoff races for June 16
Here is a list of the races that are heading to a June 16 runoff after the May 19 primaries.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Tommy Tuberville Victory Speech
This is the victory speech of Tommy Tuberville after he won the Republican nomination for Alabama governor last night.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Doug Jones Victory Speech
This is the victory speech from Doug Jones after winning the Democratic nomination for Alabama governor.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Primary Election Results
Here are the latest Alabama state and local election results from Action 8 News:
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.
"All Roads Lead to the South" rally brings thousands to downtown Montgomery
Alabama's newly redrawn congressional map has sparked outrage among Alabamians, and thousands of people came to the capital city to voice their opposition Saturday.
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.
