Category: ElectionWatch 2026
Party Nominations to Be Settled in Tuesday Runoffs
Two local Jefferson County races are on the Democratic ballot along with U.S. Senate; five statewide races are on the GOP ballot.
Voters in Eastern JeffCo Affected by Congressional Map Ruling
New candidates have qualified to run against incumbents in House District 6 and 7.
Givan Challenges Primary Winner’s Eligibility in Alabama House Race
The four-term legislator contends challenger Lumpkin still worked for the mayor while running for office, which would be barred by law.
Alabama Primary Results Fuel Democratic Optimism
Doug Jones and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear stood together the day after the primary to tout Democratic trends in Alabama.
Scales, Pettway Cruise to Easy Democratic Primary Wins
Results in JeffCo races Tuesday.
Four Incumbent Legislators Fall in Tuesday’s Primaries
Givan, Datcher, Carns and Roberts appear to have lost bids to return to the Legislature, according to unofficial vote totals.
Polls Ran Smoothly in Tuesday’s Voting
Even the temporarily recombined polling place at Hunter Street Baptist did not form long lines.
Races for Sheriff, Legislative Seats Join Statewide Offices on Tuesday’s Ballot
Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for voters to take part in either the Republican or Democratic primary.
TV ‘Star’ Chris Anderson Wants To Wear the Star as Jefferson County Sheriff
Fixing the county jail and increasing staffing are two planks in the Democratic candidate’s platform.
Jefferson County Elections Shaped Early as Uncontested Races Emerge
Three County Commission seats, U.S. House seat among those with only one qualified major party candidate.
