Wednesday night, Alabama is ringing in a new year of state politics. With major offices up for grabs in 2026, leaders shared what races you should watch next year. Contests for governor and lieutenant governor will be among the most competitive,

House Bill 95, could require Alabama counties to conduct mandatory post-election audits to verify the accuracy of election results.The bill mandates that every

That’s not likely to happen in 2026. Leaders of the Alabama Legislature say they do not expect any bills for a lottery, sports betting, and casinos to get serious consideration in next year’s session, which starts Jan. 13.