ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers talks about Trump endorsement in Lt. Gov. race
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers reveals whether he believes President Trump’s endorsement in the lieutenant governor’s race could shake up the field.
Campaign 2026
CAMPAIGN 2026: Track the candidates who’ve qualified for races
Friday, January 23 is the deadline for candidates to qualify for the Democratic and Republican primaries. See the list of qualified candidates here.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Hampton Harris enters District 2 Congressional race
Montgomery native Hampton Harris has qualified to seek the Republican nomination for the U.S. House District 2 seat.
CAMPAIGN 2026: State Rep. Phillip Ensler kicks off campaign for lieutenant governor
State Rep. Phillip Ensler (D-Montgomery) has kicked off his campaign for lieutenant governor.
Dallas Co. Sheriff Mike Granthum to retire, won’t seek re-election
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Big news coming out of Dallas County tonight regarding Campaign 2026. Action 8 News has learned that Sheriff Mike Granthum — will not seek reelection this year. After two terms in office — Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum — has decided to retire. He says it was a bitter-sweet decision — that wasn’t made lightly….
Tuberville files paperwork to enter Alabama governor’s race
Republican U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville filed paperwork Monday to officially enter the 2026 race for Alabama governor.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Andrew Sorrell changes mind, seeks re-election as state auditor
Qualifying is underway for candidates wishing to run in Alabama’s Democratic and Republican primaries. We have already seen a surprise involving State Auditor Andrew Sorrell.
CAMPAIGN 2026: State Representative Phillip Ensler of Montgomery running for lieutenant governor
State Representative Phillip Ensler of Montgomery has become the first Democrat to enter the race for lieutenant governor.
Former Alabama QB McCarron ends candidacy for Alabama lieutenant governor
On Wednesday, McCarron released a statement saying he has decided to accept a new career opportunity in football.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Democratic former U.S. Senator Doug Jones launches campaign for Alabama governor
Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones, the last Democrat to hold statewide office in Alabama, has kicked off his campaign for governor.
