The U.S. Department of Justice could have election monitors at Alabama polling places on Tuesday, but at least one county’s election official says they won’t be allowed inside. Mobile County Probate Judge Mark Erwin said Monday that his office was notified the department would have monitors in the county on Election Day. He said he isn’t sure exactly what role they will play. Erwin said it’s ...

Voters in north Alabama will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3 to elect a host of statewide and local candidates. Here’s what you need to know: What time are polls open? Polls open at 7 a.m. and will remain open until 7 p.m. If you are in line at 7 p.m., you will be allowed to vote. Do you have to show photo ID to vote? Valid ID is required to vote. You can see a list of acceptable documents ...

One of the nation’s best-known election forecasters now gives Democratic U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures a slight edge to keep his seat in Alabama’s redrawn 2nd Congressional District. Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved the race between Figures and Republican state Rep.

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the qualifications of a former aide to Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin to run for the statehouse. The ruling from Jefferson County District Judge Chuck Price for now clears the path for political newcomer Alicia Escott Lumpkin to claim a seat after defeating longtime State Rep. Juandalynn Givan in the Democratic primary. There is no Republican ...

The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it had placed roughly 1,000 election monitors and observers in all 50 states. They will be assessing polling places for compliance with federal election statutes.

Democrat Shomari Figures of Alabama is one of several Black members of Congress who've had their House districts redrawn by Republicans in the wake of the Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act.

As shootings following one of Birmingham’s biggest events left a teen dead and eight people wounded, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville promised to be tough on crime across Alabama if elected governor. Tuberville and several other elected officials offered comments after shootings Oct. 31 outside of Legion Field after the Magic City Classic. Tuberville will face former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones in ...

I believe our republic is alive and well,” said Strong, who represents north Alabama’s 5 th Congressional District. “I’ve enjoyed this time. I represent six different counties and 41 different cities.