BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – 2026 is shaping up to be a big election year for the state. Many local offices will be on the ballot, as well as our next governor. Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth announced Wednesday morning he will not be entering the race for governor.

We’re exactly one year away from the Alabama primary elections, but work is already underway by some candidates to get your vote. Monday was the first day that candidates intending to participate in the primary election could start soliciting and accepting contributions for their campaigns.

Alabama's Fair Campaign Practices Act allows fundraising to start one year before the primary, which is May 19, 2026.

In Alabama, it’s officially the Election 2026 season, at least by one important criteria. That criteria being -- reports AL.com’s Mike Cason -- that candidates were able to begin raising campaign money on Monday. Yesterday was exactly one year before next year’s primary election.

Alabama Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth announced he will not run for governor in the 2026 election cycle."After much prayer and many disc

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville plans to run for governor of Alabama in 2026, according to people familiar with his plans.

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth announces he won't run for Alabama governor in 2026, opting to focus on family and a move to the private sector.

Mayor John Hinton of the City of Northport announced he will not be seeking re-election in the upcoming August 2025 election after serving just two years in the

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed state appellate Judge Bill Lewis to the Alabama Supreme Court. Lewis will be the first Black Republican to serve on the court.