Category: ElectionWatch 2025
Coverage of the 2025 municipal election campaigns for mayor, City Council, and the Birmingham Board of Education, in Birmingham, AL, scheduled for August 26, 2025.
Mayoral Candidate Frank Woodson Says He’s the Leader Birmingham Needs Now
Woodson has thrown his hat into the ring to run for Birmingham mayor.
Womack Making Fourth Bid for Birmingham School Board
Antwon Womack is running for the Birmingham BOE District 8 seat on a platform of responsible spending and increased mental health services for students.
Givan Contests Idea Crime Has Improved in Birmingham
State Rep. Juandalynn Givan, who is running for mayor,said statements that give the impression Birmingham has made strides in its battle against violent crime are “a lie.”
Kamau Afrika Says His Mayoral Campaign Is ‘a Labor of Love’
Afrika is taking on another political campaign to push for changes in Birmingham communities.
Teachers Union President Seeks District 9 Council Seat
Richard Franklin, president of Birmingham’s American Federation of Teachers since 2011, is running to represent District 9 on the City Council.
Williams Running for Council District 6 Seat to Fulfill a Vision
Keith O. Williams says the city needs to listen to its residents.
Juandalynn Givan Rallies Her Supporters in Her Bid for Mayor
The candidate said Birmingham cannot continue for another four years on the same path it’s been on.
Littlepage Launches Mayoral Race, Says the City Should Focus on Its Neighborhoods
Jerimy Littlepage, 26, said Birmingham needs livable neighborhoods more than entertainment centers.
Joseph Holt Running for Council District 4 Touting Neighborhood Renovations
Holt, a contractor, wants to target poverty and less-than-ideal housing in struggling neighborhoods.
Birmingham Councilor J.T. Moore Announces Run for Second Term
Birmingham City Councilor J.T. Moore on Thursday kicked off his campaign for a second term representing the Magic City’s District 4.
