Republicans in neighboring counties helped north Alabama’s congressman and one of the state’s most influential state senators remain in office. Both Republican District 3 State Sen. Arthur Orr – who currently serves as chairman of the Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee – faced deficits in their bids for reelection on election night in Madison County.

Alabama House Republicans voted Wednesday to retain their leadership team, nominating Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter and Speaker Pro Tem Chris Pringle for second terms and reelected Rep. Paul Lee as majority leader. The caucus made its selections during a meeting in Auburn, one day after Republicans retained their legislative supermajority despite Democratic gains in several House districts. ...

Democrats won all district judicial elections in Madison County in the Nov. 3 midterm election. The wins were part of a series of Democratic victories in the county that included state legislative seats and county offices.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures used his victory speech Tuesday to call out those who opposed his re-election, from fellow members of Alabama’s congressional delegation to business interests across the state. One opponent stood out: Santa Claus. “I’ve seen a video earlier today that damn Santa Claus down in Enterprise was against us,” Figures told supporters at a rally in Montgomery after ...

Polls are now closed in Alabama and according to many reports polling places around the state saw a big turnout. You can track live results for Alabama races and in elections around the nation. Voters who are in line when polls close are allowed to vote, according to the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office. Anyone who attempts to join the line after 7 p.m. will not be allowed to vote. Many ...

Alabama Republicans tried to snatch his district by gerrymandering it in their favor. It didn't work out so well.

Alabama legislative candidates from both parties were not surprised Democrats were able to flip three seats in north Alabama on Tuesday. During their campaigning, several told AL.com they saw it coming. “People are hungry for change,” said Democrat Jared Sluss, who defeated Republican incumbent Sam Givhan in the Senate District 7 race. “This is my story and so many others’: We were tired of ...

Alabama Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures discusses how redistricting and newly drawn district lines played a role in voter turnout and his victory.

Alabama gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones conceded his election loss to Republican Tommy Tuberville but said the GOP stronghold on the state is loosening with more participation and more Democratic candidates winning elections Tuesday night. Jones, in a statement Wednesday afternoon, said while the effort to claim the governor’s office was not successful, the campaign nevertheless broke ...