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January 1, 2025

Alabama Politics

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Who will run for Alabama governor in 2026? Here are 5 Republican contenders to watch

Several contenders have expressed interest with Gov. Kay Ivey term limited. Primary season gets underway in 2025.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com and Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Juandalynn Givan to announce run for Birmingham mayor: ‘It is no longer the Magic City’

Givan said she is running to address crime, decay and population decline in Birmingham.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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A high ranking contender for Alabama’s next governor ‘definitely not running’ in 2026

Gov. Kay Ivey, the state’s governor since 2017, is in her final term in office. The end of her lengthy tenure is expected to draw a crowded field of candidates.

By The Associated Press

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Ivey calls special election to replace senator who joined her administration

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed of Jasper will serve as Ivey's senior advisor to workforce transformation.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Alabama’s newest laws: What child care tax credits, grants will mean for families in 2025

Some bills passed by the Legislature during the 2024 session take effect with the start of the new year.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Jimmy Carter’s life ‘brought greater dignity to the presidency,’ says Gov. Kay Ivey

Ivey noted Carter's advocacy for international human rights and his work for causes like Habitat for Humanity.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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