News · AL
Alabama data center law starts Oct. 1 amid bill questions
Elections and votingThe law takes effect Oct. 1 as attention turns to data center contracts, commission reviews and public access to the process.
The Ballot Alabama DeskOct 4, 2026
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The Ballot Alabama Desk
Nonpartisan election coverage for Alabama
The Ballot Alabama Desk tracks who is running in Alabama, where each candidate stands on the issues, and the key dates on the ballot. Every story is sourced to public records: FEC filings, Open States, Congress.gov, and state election offices. The desk does not endorse candidates or parties.
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Candidate profile · AL
Candidate profile: Andrew Rankin Guyton Sneed
Elections and votingSneed, a Democrat, is one of seven candidates listed in Alabama’s contested 5th District U.S. House race.
The Ballot Alabama DeskOct 2, 2026
Candidate profile · AL
Candidate profile: Dale Whitney Strong in Alabama’s 5th
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Dale Whitney Strong is one of seven candidates listed in the 2026 general election for Alabama’s 5th District.
The Ballot Alabama DeskOct 1, 2026
News · AL
Alabama attorney general announces TikTok settlement
Elections and votingAlabama’s attorney general says the state has reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with TikTok Inc.
The Ballot Alabama DeskSep 26, 2026
News · AL
Faulkner proposes Alabama youth sports commission
Elections and votingState Rep. Faulkner has proposed creating a state commission focused on youth sports in Alabama.
The Ballot Alabama DeskSep 25, 2026
Race preview · AL
Who is running in Alabama’s 4th District House race
Elections and votingFive candidates are running for Alabama’s 4th District seat in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Alabama DeskSep 21, 2026
News · AL
Doug Jones proposes Alabama election system changes
Elections and votingJones is calling for a major election change and expanded authority for one of Alabama’s highest state offices.
The Ballot Alabama DeskSep 18, 2026
Candidate profile · AL
Everett W. Wess runs for U.S. Senate in Alabama
Elections and votingDemocrat Everett W. Wess is among 16 candidates in Alabama’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.
The Ballot Alabama DeskSep 11, 2026