Voters in Tuscaloosa go to the polls Tuesday, the first day of the 2026 legislative session, to select a representative in a special House District 63 election. Voters will choose between Democratic nominee Judith Taylor and Republican nominee Norman Crow,

Alabama voters have big decisions to make in 2026, choosing replacements for state leaders who are leaving because of term limits or to run for another office. Voters will pick their next governor, U.S. senator, lieutenant governor and attorney general.

Tuscaloosa County residents within Alabama House District 63 will be heading to the polls Tuesday, Jan. 13. The special election will decide who will replace State Rep. Cynthia Lee Almond, who was promoted to Alabama Public Service Commission president last year. Candidates who won the primary election Sept. 30 and will be on the ballot are:

Alabama lawmakers start their annual session Tuesday, just four months before the election primary when legislators will ask voters for another four-year term. Leaders of the Republican-controlled Legislature say a key goal this year is to help Alabama sustain and expand improvements in education.

Filing is open for political candidates who are entering the 2026 Alabama Primary elections. Several candidates have announced that they are running, but filing makes it official. Candidates have until Jan. 23 to file for office. The state party chairman has to certify the names by Feb. 26, except for county offices.

A handful of states are teeing up special elections in the beginning of 2026 in some of the earliest tests for Democrats as they look to continue their streak of wins and overperformances ahead of

Voters in Huntsville will cast ballots this year on everything from city council to governor. Why it matters: Don't let Election Day — or the primaries — sneak up on you. Here's a quick primer on candidates who will be looking for your votes this year.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has released breakdown data related to the identification of 186 non-citizens who were illegally registered to vote in the state. Of those identified, records indicate that 25 individuals had successfully cast ballots in past Alabama elections.