Races for several of Alabama’s top political offices are wide open for the 2026 election, including the contest for lieutenant governor. Secretary of State Wes Allen announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor in February.

The Alabama Voting Rights Act, or SB 7, ensures greater oversight, creating a fairer, more transparent election process.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring voters to prove their citizenship. That means providing documented proof, like a Star I.D., when registering to vote. Some say this will ensure fair elections,

The Tuscaloosa City Council District 1 runoff election will be held on Tuesday. Polling locations may have changed since the November election, so voters are encouraged to verify their polling place. The City of Tuscaloosa municipal election for the District 1 City Council runoff will be held Tuesday.

The bill would require an audit to be performed in a randomly selected precinct in each county after any general election.

The DOJ announced it planned to withdraw a lawsuit it brought during the Biden administration challenging Georgia’s sweeping election reform bill.

HB 30, sponsored by Rep. Debbie Wood, R-Valley, requires local probate judges to conduct a post-election audit after every countywide and statewide general election to verify accuracy. One race from the entire election, selected at random, will be audited.

Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, says he stands strongly behind President Trump’s “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections” Executive Order, which aims to strengthen election integrity and effectively end noncitizen voting across the country.

CBS 42 morning news anchor David Lamb interviewed former Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill on the 2026 elections.

Tuesday's order demands documentary proof of citizenship be added as a requirement for federal voter registration.