Here are five reasons Tuberville will likely win in 2026: Steve Flowers, an author, longtime political commentator and former state legislator, said he does not see a serious challenge to Tuberville. “I think he’s in the catbird seat,” Flowers said. “His numbers look really, really good. I think he has a cakewalk.”

Alabama Senator for District 22, Greg Albritton (R-Atmore), has announced he is running for re-election. According to a news release, Albritton was elected to the state senate in 2014 after serving in the state House of Representatives from 2002 to 2006.

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. Two people who have spoken with Tuberville about his plans said Thursday they expect him to announce a gubernatorial bid.

In Alabama, it’s officially the Election 2026 season, at least by one important criteria. That criteria being -- reports AL.com’s Mike Cason -- that candidates were able to begin raising campaign money on Monday. Yesterday was exactly one year before next year’s primary election.

A source close to Senator Tommy Tuberville says an announcement about him running for governor is coming next week.

Alabama Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth announced he will not run for governor in the 2026 election cycle."After much prayer and many disc

MADISON, Ala. (WHNT) — In the upcoming Madison municipal election, Alice Lessmann announced she will be running for the City Council District 5 seat. Renea Barlett holds the District 5 seat but has declared she will run for Mayor in August.

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth announces he won't run for Alabama governor in 2026, opting to focus on family and a move to the private sector.

Mayor John Hinton of the City of Northport announced he will not be seeking re-election in the upcoming August 2025 election after serving just two years in the

All three incumbents in those positions cannot run again due to term limits. The Alabama primary election is May 19, 2026. The general election is Nov. 3, 2026. For more information on voting in ...

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth announced he is not running for the governor's office in the next election. He posted a statement Wednesday morning on social media saying,"After much prayer and many discussions with my family, friends, and supporters, I will not be a candidate for governor during the 2026 election cycle."

Northport Mayor John Hinton has decided not to run for the seat in the Aug. 26 municipal election. He'll serve out his term in office, through October.