Mayoral Race

Biden backs Woodfin in Birmingham Mayoral Race

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden has endorsed Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin for reelection. Biden called Woodfin one of the great young leaders of the country. Biden praised Woodfin’s record on virus response, job creation, and fighting for voting rights. Woodfin faces seven challengers in his bid for another term, including his predecessor, former Mayor William Bell. Jefferson…

Alexander City runoff race for mayor

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UPDATE: Jim Nabors defeats current mayor Charles Shaw in the runoff race.  Nabors received 73.2% of the vote to Shaw’s 26.8%. The mayoral election in Alexander City has gone to a runoff race between Mayor Charles Shaw, the incumbent, and Jim Nabors. Poll workers at a polling location in District 3 tell Alabama News Network that they’ve seen about the…