Elections — Page 2

FLORENCE — Citing a love for the state and people of North Alabama, State Sen. Tim Melson kicked off his reelection campaign, pledging to continue his strong, conservative leadership for […]

HUNTSVILLE — Attorney and small business owner Will Pylant has launched his campaign for Huntsville City Council District 4, pledging to bring a new generation of leadership focused on infrastructure, […]

Thomas announces for Alabama State House District 10 seat

MADISON — Aaron Thomas, a Madison business owner, has announced his candidacy for the Alabama House of Representatives District 10 seat.   The state primary election is May 19, 2026. […]

HUNTSVILLE – State Rep. Rex Reynolds has announced he is seeking another term in the Alabama House of Representatives for the District 21 seat, according to a news release. Reynolds, […]

HUNTSVILLE — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall called the ongoing government shutdown a politically motivated move by Democrats, saying it is harming families and veterans who rely on federal services. […]

ATHENS — Highlighting Katherine Robertson’s leadership in law enforcement, Limestone County Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin endorsed Robertson for the Republican nominee for Alabama attorney general. McLaughlin cited Robertson’s record of supporting […]

GUNTERSVILLE – Mayor Leigh Dollar will serve a fourth term leading the city of Guntersville, winning Tuesday’s runoff election against challenger Jeff McLaughlin and closing out one of the closest […]

MADISON – The runoff election results are in: Erica White is the new District 6 representative on the Madison City Council, defeating Scott Harbour in Tuesday’s runoff election. “I’m honored […]

Spears announces run for State Board of Education

MADISON – With an aim to help provide students the “resources and support needed to thrive,” Connie Spears launched her campaign for State Board of Education, District 8.   “My vision […]

GUNTERSVILLE – With less than a week until Guntersville’s mayoral runoff, 256 Today sat down with both candidates to discuss the tie, their priorities for the city, and whether partisan […]

MADISON — Two political newcomers are heading to a runoff in Madison’s District 6 City Council race. On Aug. 26, incumbent Councilmember Karen Denzine received just 302 votes, setting up […]

HUNTSVILLE – Derek Chen, an attorney and Republican candidate for Alabama state auditor, recently brought his campaign to Huntsville, outlining his priorities for the office and stressing the role it […]

GUNTERSVILLE — And the winner is … Well, if you’re waiting for the results of the Guntersville mayoral election, it’s going to be another few weeks. “I have to declare […]

HUNTSVILLE – On a recent stop in North Alabama, Attorney General Steve Marshall laid out his priorities if elected to the U.S. Senate, pledging to fight federal overreach, support Alabama’s […]

GUNTERSVILLE — The old adage “every vote counts” is holding true in Guntersville. Mayor Leigh Dollar is holding a one vote lead (1,062-1,061) over Jeff McLaughlin in unofficial returns from […]

CULLMAN — While most voters across North Alabama went to the polls for municipal elections today, others cast their votes in an Alabama House District 11 Special General Election. Republican […]

DECATUR — With Mayor Tab Bowling not seeking reelection, Kent Lawrence outraced a four-candidate field Tuesday to become Decatur’s next mayor. Bowling announced in 2023 that he wouldn’t seek reelection […]

Ranae Bartlett elected mayor in Madison

MADISON — City Council member Ranae Bartlett has been elected mayor of Madison. Unofficial returns from Tuesday’s municipal election show Bartlett securing more than 55% of the vote, defeating City […]

FLORENCE —  Ron Tyler won nearly every box Tuesday en route to capturing the Florence mayoral race. Mayor Andy Betterton did not run for reelection, meaning a new list of […]

Mayor Ronnie Marks wins reelection in Athens

ATHENS — Mayor Ronnie Marks has secured another term leading the city of Athens. Unofficial results Tuesday show Marks received 1,670 votes for 57.76% to defeat businessman Danny Whitfield, who […]

Election Day in North Alabama: Polls are open

MADISON — Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today as voters across North Alabama cast ballots in municipal races. This marks the state’s first major round of […]

HUNTSVILLE – State Rep. Phillip Rigsby (R-Huntsville) said he will seek reelection to House District 25, emphasizing his work in Montgomery and plans to reintroduce legislation to ban human cloning. […]

MONTGOMERY – Before going to the polls next week, Alabama voters are urged to visit the state election website AlabamaVotes.gov, Secretary of State Wes Allen said. “AlabamaVotes.gov makes several important […]

HUNTSVILLE – After announcing his campaign for U.S. Senate this week, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore made a stop in Huntsville to share why he is running and emphasize the importance […]