"The wealthy people who are sending their kids to private schools have already made the choice... taking away money and handing it out to private school vouchers is not how we build stronger public schools."

Rogers has been endorsed by the Alabama AFL-CIO and has been campaigning across the state with other Democratic statewide candidates including gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones and U.S. Senate candidate Everett Wess.

In that second dataset, the former Auburn coach held a narrower advantage of 47% to 44%, well within the margin of error. That research also revealed Tuberville was 11 points underwater against Jones in Madison County, home to Huntsville, the largest city in Alabama. There are a few reasons we are seeing the most competitive race in the state since 2002.

The endorsement comes at a crucial time. Privately, GOP insiders speaking on condition of anonymity expressed concern that Sparks holds an edge, with polling showing the race in a dead heat.

During his council tenure, Enterprise residents saw a half-cent sales tax increase passed, and the city's debt ballooned to staggering heights—surpassing the national debt on a per capita basis.

This man is as soft on crime as the cream puff he is. Marques voted for House Bill 2 in 2021, which permitted the supervised early release of certain criminals. According to reports, this legislation resulted in the early release of 369 inmates convicted of crimes ranging from possession of marijuana and theft to robbery and murder.

Questions surrounding Marques’s pandemic-related funding extend further, as financial disclosures also connect him to relief funds directed toward local non-profit organizations. Records indicate ties to a significant PPP allocation received by the Enterprise YMCA—totaling $95,000 while citing 23 employees—prompting additional public scrutiny regarding the distribution and oversight of federal relief across organizations within his sphere of influence.

Thirteen thousand, two hundred twenty-six dollars ($13,226.00), which was released in April 2006. Thirty-eight thousand, four hundred sixty-four dollars and eighty-nine cents ($38,464.89), which was released in February 2007. Twenty thousand, ninety-seven dollars and twenty-eight cents ($20,097.28), which was released in August 2011. One thousand, seven hundred eighty-eight dollars and nineteen cents ($1,788.19), which was released in August 2011. Four tho

Marques voted for the 2019 gas tax hike, the largest tax increase in state history. Alabamians pay 31 cents more per gallon because of that vote, with an automatic one-cent increase scheduled every other year in perpetuity.

Adcox boasts a long, well-documented history of bankrolling leftist political candidates. His partisan trail dates back to 2008, when he funneled funds into then-Illinois Senator Barack Obama’s historic presidential campaign. Adcox’s pattern of supporting figures antithetical to traditional conservative values did not stop at the national level. He has consistently doled out financial contributions to high-profile establishment and left-leaning figures, including for

​Expanding Local Meat & Dairy Processing: Hill supports pending federal legislation aimed at easing regulations on local processors, which could pave the way for regional Alabama beef processing facilities. He also emphasized farm-to-market initiatives that supply local schools with Alabama-grown produce and dairy.

Addressing the steep climb of running as a Democrat in a heavily Republican stronghold, Bouma-Sims pointed to shifting voter sentiment and generational fatigue with traditional party politics. He argued that voters are increasingly receptive to alternative perspectives as they experience the economic pressures of national policies, including agricultural tariffs and shifts in small business landscapes. Contrasting his approach with incumbent leadership, Bouma-Sims emphasized

In recent primary and runoff elections, low turnout has become the norm, with projections for the upcoming August 11 special elections likely struggling to break the 10-12% threshold. During the podcast, the group emphasized that this environment places a premium on hyper-local, personal campaigning—candidates who engage directly with voters rather than relying solely on airwave dominance may find more success.

The race between John Wahl and Wes Allen served as a textbook example of campaign mismanagement. Merrill observed that the Wes Allen campaign relied heavily on negative attacks, which backfired by keeping John Wahl’s name in the spotlight while failing to define a positive message for Allen. The Wahl campaign's focus on integrity and character, highlighted by a successful testimonial from his pastor, proved more effective.

​Dixon acknowledges the uphill battle of challenging a 14-year incumbent, especially in an election cycle dominated by open seats and heavy fundraising disparities. However, he views the upcoming runoff as a unique opportunity for voters to engage with the issues directly. With only one race on the ballot, Dixon is hopeful that the electorate will prioritize research and intention over mere name recognition, aiming for a turnout of knowledgeable voters who are closely monitor

Dumbfounded does not begin to describe the reaction. This commercial hit national media, and in the kicker, nobody knew what it meant. They just saw the talking animal. The Wahl campaign played this to their advantage by showing the creature with a butterfly tattoo, signaling support. How ingenious!

Even then, I assumed that with the backing of Montgomery’s “big mules,” Allen would retain his front-runner status. Yet, on May 19, with everyone expecting Allen to emerge as the top vote-getter heading into a runoff, Wahl shocked the state by finishing first. Wahl was officially in the driver’s seat.

By Staff Writer June 10, 2026 Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen ​As the Alabama lieutenant governor race intensifies, the primary runoff between former Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl and Secretary of State Wes Allen has become a battleground for defining political identity. A recent advertisement from the Wahl campaign marks a sharp pivot toward aggressive messaging, aiming to frame Allen as a "third-generation career politician" whose tenure has prioritized p

Regarding the death penalty, Mitchell expressed a commitment to "pick up the pace" of executions in Alabama. He argued that the current timeline for capital punishment fails to provide justice for victims' families and dilutes the deterrent effect on potential offenders. Referencing Florida’s recent actions as a model

Committee Work: Her top priorities for committee assignments include Health and Education, citing her decade of advocacy work and her experience as a legislative analyst [20:29].