In the upcoming municipal elections, community members will elect their next mayor, council members and other local representatives.

An east Alabama lawmaker is moving out of her district and will resign at the end of this month, Alabama Daily News reported. Rep. Debbie Wood, R-Valley, told Alabama Daily News that her husband got a job in the Florida panhandle and that they are moving to a new home in Alabama near the Florida line.

The State of Alabama will be implementing a new security measure for elections beginning next year. Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, is announcing the introduction of a security emblem to Alabama ballots in 2026.

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is touting new security measures. That includes a partnership with the Department of Homeland Security and adding an invisible emblem to election ballots. “Full stop.

Qualifying ended Tuesday for candidates who intend to be on the ballot in the August municipal elections.

Montgomery attorney Caroleene Dobson says she is running for secretary of state in 2026. Dobson said Thursday her priorities if elected include election security, reducing fees and getting legislation passed that will enable statewide post-election audits.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVA) — Matt Woods won Tuesday’s election for Alabama Senate District 5. The Republican won 86% of the vote over Democrat Ryan Cagle. The district covers Lamar, Fayette and Walker counties, as well as parts of Tuscaloosa and Jefferson counties.

Voters across Northwest Alabama are heading to the polls in a special election to fill the vacant Senate District 5 seat.

District 13 Alabama House Rep. Matt Woods is moving into the Alabama Senate, as the Republican easily beat Democratic challenger Ryan Cagle in the District 5 special election June 24.