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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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Trump holds Alabama rally focused on midterm enthusiasm
Energy and environmentThe president’s rally comes as Republicans voice concern about control of Congress and voters face high costs and gas prices.
The Ballot Alabama Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
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Senate passes Britt bill on clergy and Social Security
Economy and jobsThe measure would give clergy another opportunity under Social Security but must complete the federal lawmaking process.
The Ballot Alabama News DeskOct 3, 2026
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
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Alabama data center law starts Oct. 1
Elections and votingFiled contracts and a changing commission review process will shape what the new law means for Alabama electricity customers.
The Ballot Alabama Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
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Alabama attorney general announces TikTok settlement
Elections and votingAlabama’s attorney general has announced a settlement with TikTok valued in the millions of dollars.
The Ballot Alabama News 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
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2026 Alabama elections: Key statewide races
Elections and votingAlabama voters will elect a U.S. senator, governor and other statewide officials on Nov. 3, alongside seven U.S. House races.
The Ballot Alabama Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
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Marshall announces multi-million-dollar TikTok settlement
Elections and votingAlabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a settlement with TikTok that his office described as historic and worth multiple millions of dollars.
The Ballot Alabama Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
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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
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What Alabama voters will decide in the 2026 election
Elections and votingAlabama’s Nov. 3 ballot includes a U.S. Senate seat, seven U.S. House seats and several statewide executive offices.
The Ballot Alabama Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
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Alabama’s 2026 Election Page Lacks Specific Race Details
Elections and votingThe election entry pairs Alabama’s 2026 contests with past presidential results but does not name a race or candidate.
The Ballot Alabama News DeskSep 26, 2026
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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
Candidate profile · AL
Greg MR JR Howard profile: Alabama’s 5th District
Elections and votingDemocrat Greg MR JR Howard is one of seven candidates listed for Alabama’s 5th Congressional District general election.
The Ballot Alabama Policy 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
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House passes ratepayer pledge as Alabama migration debate flares
ImmigrationA House action on ratepayer protections and competing descriptions of migrants in Alabama anchor a new political roundup.
The Ballot Alabama Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
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House approves Russia-Iran sanctions bill backed by Britt
Foreign policyThe House passed a foreign-policy bill addressing sanctions on Russia and Iran, with support from Britt.
The Ballot Alabama News DeskSep 21, 2026
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Alabama executes Jeffery Lee for 1998 pawn shop killings
Energy and environmentThe state used lethal injection three months after a federal judge blocked Lee’s planned execution with nitrogen gas.
The Ballot Alabama News DeskSep 18, 2026
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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
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House backs Alabama lawmaker’s Tuskegee Airmen honor
Elections and votingThe House approved an Alabama congressman’s effort to honor the Tuskegee Airmen, marking formal support from the chamber.
The Ballot Alabama Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
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House passes Tuskegee Airmen post office naming bill
Elections and votingThe measure would rename a U.S. post office in honor of the Tuskegee Airmen and must clear the remaining federal lawmaking steps.
The Ballot Alabama News DeskSep 18, 2026
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Ivey approves Alabama workforce Pell program
Elections and votingGov. Ivey has approved an Alabama workforce Pell program, a state policy action not directly connected to an election or candidate race.
The Ballot Alabama News DeskSep 16, 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
Candidate profile · AL
Candidate profile: Rodney Walker
Elections and votingRepublican Rodney Walker is running in Alabama’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate election, scheduled for Nov. 3.
The Ballot Alabama News DeskSep 10, 2026
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Candidate profile: Matthew Seth Burton
Elections and votingRepublican Matthew Seth Burton is running for U.S. Senate in Alabama’s contested Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Alabama Policy DeskSep 6, 2026
Candidate profile · AL
Candidate profile: Shomari C. Figures in Alabama’s 2nd District
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Shomari C. Figures is running in a contested eight-candidate race for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District.
The Ballot Alabama Policy DeskSep 4, 2026