Tag: Elections
Yolanda Flowers on Her Unsuccessful Run For AL Governor and Lessons...
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Early on in her campaign for Alabama governor, Democrat Yolanda Flowers knew she had an uphill battle against incumbent Republican...
Incumbent Sheriff Mark Pettway, Newcomer Jared Hudson Vie for Jeffco Office...
By Ryan Michael, The Birmingham Times and Carol Robinson, AL.com
While homicides are up around the nation and in many large cities including Birmingham, Jefferson...
Jefferson County (AL) Split Over Whether to Open Courthouses for Sat....
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Even though her attempts to open the Jefferson County and Bessemer (AL) Courthouses for Saturday absentee voting were shot down...
Jeffco Commission, Elections Manager Resolve Contentious Voting Issue
The Birmingham Times
After accusations last week of voter suppression from the Bessemer Absentee Voting Clerk, the Jefferson County Commission said it will find a...
Here Are Candidates for Birmingham City Council in Oct. 5 Runoff...
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
Two incumbents and two newcomers are vying for seats in the Birmingham runoff elections for City Council held on Oct....
These Are Remaining Hopefuls for Birmingham School Board in Oct. 5...
Compiled by birminghamwatch.org
There are two seats left to fill on the Birmingham Board of Education.
In the District 1 runoff election on Oct. 5, Incumbent...
How two Birmingham attorneys helped win the GA Senate races
By Carter Dewees
For The Birmingham Times
When Birmingham attorney Byron Perkins paid a visit to historic Sixth Avenue Baptist Church 30 years ago, he did...
Chaos in the Capitol: Sad Day in Washington, D.C.
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — A violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers into hiding, in...
Georgia deciding US Senate control in election’s final day
Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgians cast high-stakes final votes Tuesday in elections to determine the balance of power in the new Congress, deciding Senate runoff...
Vote or Die: Birmingham-Area Residents on What Nov. 3 Means
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Maya Robinson was determined to vote—even if it meant standing outside the downtown Birmingham courthouse for several hours on a...