CAMPAIGN 2026: One week away from the primary runoffs
With several key races still to be decided, voters will be heading to the polls on June 16 to determine who will represent their party in the general election on November 3.
Campaign 2026
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers talks about what’s next following court decision on Alabama’s Congressional districts
Action 8 News Political Analyst Steve Flowers shares his insight on what’s to come following the U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow Alabama to use the Congressional district map passed by the Alabama Legislature for this year’s elections.
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map favoring Republicans in this year’s elections
The justices granted the state’s emergency appeal to use a map it adopted three years ago that has a majority-Black population in just one of its seven congressional districts.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville releases tax returns, says he’s lived in Alabama since 2018
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has released income tax returns, which his campaign says provides proof that he’s able to run for governor in this year’s election.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Autauga County Sheriff’s candidates speak at forum
The two candidates in the runoff for Autauga County Sheriff have taken time to address voters at a forum in Pine Level.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Qualifying ends for special primaries in Alabama Senate Districts 25 and 26
We now know who has qualified to run in the special primaries for Alabama Senate Districts 25 and 26, which cover Montgomery, Elmore and Crenshaw counties.
Turner appeals recount denial to State Democratic Executive Committee
Perry County Commissioner Albert Turner, Jr. has appealed to the state Democratic Party after local Democratic Party officials denied his recount request and election contest.
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.
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 Bennett managed to pull out the victory by a single vote. “It shows the importance of voting. A lot of people took this election for granted —…
