The Alabama House's District 13 seat is up for grabs after Matt Woods was elected to the District 5 Alabama Senate seat in a special election last month.

Governor Kay Ivey has announced the dates for a special election to fill the Alabama House District 13 seat, previously held by Rep. Matt Woods.Th

State Sen. Tom Butler, a Huntsville native with a long history in Alabama politics, announced that he will not seek re-election. Butler, who has served in both the Alabama House and Senate, will reflect on his career over four decades in the Alabama Legislature during a press conference Tuesday.

“I still have a year-and-a-half in service to the state,” said Butler, whose final term in office will end after the 2026 elections. “And I intend to make the most of that. I’m not going to be a lame duck.”

State Sen. Tom Butler, a Huntsville native, was a member of the House from 1982-1994. He was also a member of the Senate from 1994-2010 and has been a member again since 2018. Butler, who is 81, is holding a press conference to discuss his decision and reflect on his career.

Montgomery attorney Caroleene Dobson says she is running for secretary of state in 2026. Dobson said Thursday her priorities if elected include election security, reducing fees and getting legislation passed that will enable statewide post-election audits.

As the upcoming election approaches, voters in Northport are raising concerns about access to polling locations, particularly regarding parkin

Rev. Al Sharpton called on Andrew Cuomo to drop out of the race for New York City mayor — urging the ex-governor to “look at what is best for the city.”

The Mobile Chamber released its 2025 Election Guide ahead of the August 26 municipal election. According to a Mobile Chamber news release, the election guide is a nonpartisan

Cuomo has secured an independent party line, Fight and Deliver, on which he could run in November. Whether he actively pursues a campaign or not, his name will be on the ballot.

Voters across east Alabama will head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 26, to decide mayoral, city council and school board races in several municipalities. From contested races in Anniston, Ohatchee