Leading Mayoral Candidates Trade Insults in Debate
Incumbent Mayor Randall Woodfin’s administration was a frequent target in Tuesday’s debate, sponsored by WJLD.
ElectionWatch 2025
James-Johnson Dares To Dream ‘The Impossible Dream’ of Being City’s First Elected Black Female Mayor
The candidate says she knows what it is to be among the ‘least of them’ and wants to help fix the communities.
Russell Aims for Power Seat in Aug. 26 Election, Wants to Return Birmingham to No. 1
David Russell is running for the mayor’s seat with plans to bolster western areas, rebuild population.
Candidates in Birmingham City Election
More than 50 candidates are on the Aug. 26 ballot to run for mayor, City Council and the Board of Education.
Mayoral Candidate Brian K. Rice Wants Resources for Neglected Neighborhoods
Rice said his goal as mayor would be to make Ensley and other Birmingham neighborhoods as safe and comfortable as Highland Park.
Glock Switch Ban Aims to Help Birmingham Address Violent Crime
Effects of gun violence still ripple through Five Points South.
‘Stop settling for mediocrity,’ Lashunda Scales Says as She Announces Second Run for Birmingham Mayor
Lashunda Scales, current Jefferson County commissioner and former Birmingham City councilor, said Tuesday she is running for mayor to turn around the trend of Birmingham being passed over for other cities.
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.”