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Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announces run for US Senate

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announces run for US Senate

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Thursday that he is running for the U.S. Senate, seeking the position being vacated by Sen. Tommy Tuberville.

US Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces 2026 bid for Alabama governor

US Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces 2026 bid for Alabama governor

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -- Republican U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who entered politics after a successful career as a head football coach at Auburn and three other major college programs, announced Tuesday that he is running for governor of Alabama next year.

GOP US Sen. Tommy Tuberville is expected to announce run for Alabama governor, associates say

GOP US Sen. Tommy Tuberville is expected to announce run for Alabama governor, associates say

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Republican U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who entered politics after retiring as a college football coach, plans to run for governor of Alabama in 2026, according to people familiar with his plans.

Gov. Ivey signs a bill regulating the sale of hemp products

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed legislation putting new regulations on gummies, drinks and other products containing cannabinoids from hemp, a legal variety of the marijuana plant.

Court rules Alabama violated Voting Rights Act in drawing congressional lines

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Federal judges ruled Thursday that Alabama intentionally diluted the voting strength of Black residents when it drew congressional lines and said the state must continue using a court-ordered map that led to the election of the state's second Black congressman.

Most of the families applying for Alabama's new school vouchers have kids in non-public schools

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- More than half of families who applied for Alabama's new school voucher program have children attending a private school or are home schooling, as school choice advocates say the flood of applications proves the approach is what parents want.

Alabama lawmakers approve a ban on devices that convert semi-automatic weapons into machine guns

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday approved a ban on Glock switches and other conversion devices that convert semi-automatic weapons into machine guns, after a deadly year that included multiple mass shootings.

'He is innocent': Juror urges clemency for Alabama man facing execution

'He is innocent': Juror urges clemency for Alabama man facing execution

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- The Alabama Supreme Court has cleared the way for the execution of a man whose innocence claim is supported by a juror from his trial.

Alabama's congressional map at stake in federal Voting Rights Act trial

Alabama's congressional map at stake in federal Voting Rights Act trial

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Alabama's congressional map is at stake in a federal trial beginning Monday to decide if the state will keep the new court-created district that led to the election of a second Black representative.

In wake of mass shootings, Alabama lawmakers eye ban on Glock switches and public safety bills

In wake of mass shootings, Alabama lawmakers eye ban on Glock switches and public safety bills

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- After a violent year that saw multiple mass shootings in the state, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and many lawmakers in both parties are supporting a ban on so-called Glock switches and other conversion devices that make semi-automatic weapons fire like machine guns.

Figures wins Alabama's redrawn 2nd Congressional District

Figures wins Alabama's redrawn 2nd Congressional District

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Shomari Figures, a former top aide to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, on Tuesday won election to Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, which was redrawn after a lengthy legal battle.

Figures and Dobson are in a heated battle for a redrawn Alabama House district

Figures and Dobson are in a heated battle for a redrawn Alabama House district

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Alabama voters will decide who will represent a congressional district that was redrawn after a lengthy legal battle that drew national attention and could provide a rare opportunity for Democrats to flip a seat in the Deep South.

Judge maintains injunction against key part of Alabama absentee ballot law

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- A federal judge on Friday refused to stay an injunction against a portion of a new Alabama law that limits who can help voters with absentee ballot applications.

Justice Department sues Alabama saying state is purging voter rolls too close to election

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit Friday against Alabama and its top election official, accusing the state of illegally purging people from voter rolls too close to the November election.

Judge blocks one part of new Alabama absentee ballot restrictions

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- A federal judge on Tuesday blocked a portion of a new Alabama law limiting help with absentee ballot applications, saying it violates the Voting Rights Act's assurances that voters who are blind, disabled or cannot read can get help from a person of their choice.

The first general election ballots are going in the mail as the presidential contest nears

The first general election ballots are going in the mail as the presidential contest nears

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- The first general election ballots for the presidential race are going out Wednesday as Alabama officials begin mailing them to absentee voters with the Nov. 5 contest less than two months away.

Alabama congressional district redrawn to better represent Black voters sparks competitive race

Alabama congressional district redrawn to better represent Black voters sparks competitive race

TUSKEGEE, Ala. (AP) -- On opposite sides of the courthouse square in Tuskegee, Alabama -- a place steeped in African American history, including the city's namesake university and World War II airmen -- two opposing congressional candidates recently greeted families gathered at a county festival.

11th Circuit allows Alabama to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for minors

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- A divided federal appeals court has refused to reconsider a decision allowing Alabama to enforce its ban on treating transgender minors with puberty blockers and hormones.

Judge limits scope of lawsuit challenging Alabama restrictions on help absentee ballot applications

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- A federal judge has sided with the state of Alabama in narrowing the scope of a lawsuit challenging a new law that criminalizes some ways of helping other people to apply for an absentee ballot.

Alabama, civic groups spar over law restricting assistance with absentee ballot applications

Alabama, civic groups spar over law restricting assistance with absentee ballot applications

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- The Alabama attorney general's office on Wednesday described a new ban on providing voters with absentee ballot application assistance as "commonsense ballot integrity," while lawyers challenging the restrictions said they have halted important civic work in the community.

Locked out of town hall, 1st Black mayor of a small Alabama town returns to office

The first Black mayor of a small Alabama town who had been locked out of town hall by white officials is returning to the job.