elections
City Council makes William Parker president, Wardine Alexander pro tem
Members also swore in Clinton Woods and Crystal Smitherman, winners in the Oct. 8 special election. Read more
Hale's run as sheriff ends after 20 years
Mark Pettway, a Democrat, defeated longtime Jefferson County Sheriff Mike Hale. Read more
Organizations looking to mobilize black voters in midterms
A grassroots effort to engage and mobilize African American millennial voters, Woke Vote made over 100,000 contacts, triggering an outpouring of support. Read more
Preliminary primary election results announced
In Jefferson County, about 25 percent of registered voters turned out to the polls for primary elections on June 5. Read more
Are you ready for the big election day? Here’s help checking races, candidates
Most Alabama voters have a lot of decisions to make before going to the polls June 5. Read more
Birmingham elections: Woodfin defeats Bell, two council incumbents beaten
Along with Mayor William Bell, incumbent City Council members Kim Rafferty and Johnathan Austin have lost their seats, based on Tuesday's unofficial results. Read more
Mayor Bell and challenger Woodfin square off at Downtown Democrats luncheon
Both men largely stuck to their stump speeches, with Bell trumpeting downtown revitalization and other projects, and Woodfin saying that the mayor has neglected the city's other neighborhoods. Read more
Birmingham city council and school board election results
At least six incumbent city council members will be keeping their seats, according to unofficial results. Read more
Bell and Woodfin headed for run-off in Birmingham mayoral race
School board member Randall Woodfin was the top vote-getter in the mayoral race in the Birmingham municipal election on Aug. 22 Read more
Three mayoral candidates face off in debate
Candidates Mayor William Bell, Chris Woods and Randall Woodfin addressed questions from the audience of the debate as well as questions submitted via social media. Read more
Alabama Voter Guide for Aug. 15 special election primary
The Voter Guide includes candidate bios, campaign contributor lists, voter information for Jefferson and Shelby counties and information about polling places, voter ID and campaign finances. Read more
Meet your candidates: District 7 city council election
To check on your voter registration information or to confirm your polling place, visit alabamavotes.gov. If you are not registered to vote, you have until Aug. 8 to do so. Read more
Meet your candidates: District 3 city council election
To check on your voter registration information or to confirm your polling place, visit alabamavotes.gov. If you are not registered to vote, you have until Aug. 8 to do so. Read more
Meet your candidates: District 1 city council election
To check on your voter registration information or to confirm your polling place, visit alabamavotes.gov. If you are not registered to vote, you have until Aug. 8 to do so. Read more
All seats up for grabs
Charter schools, ‘failing’ labels, leadership among key concerns for board hopefuls. Read more
Meet your candidates: Mayoral election
Birmingham’s municipal election, scheduled for Aug. 22, comes at an interesting point in the city’s history. Read more
What’s on the horizon: 2017
Elections, Senior Games, and the return of Blazer football are just a few of the many things that lie ahead. Read more
Birmingham City Council passes resolution opposing Amendment 14
Councilors heard a presentation from amendment opponent Rep. John Rogers and decried loss of school funding. Read more
UAB Briefs: Surviving the election, Halloween safety, high-tech artist
UAB psychologist Josh Klapow talks about how to get through a divisive national election with your friendships intact. Read more
Birmingham voters to pick neighborhood officers Oct. 18
Check out our list of all neighborhoods and polling places. Read more