Alabama Democratic Party

Convention roll call votes can be staid and cheesy, but Democrats turned theirs into the ultimate dance party on Tuesday. DJ Cassidy stood onstage in what appeared to be a double-breasted satin suit of royal blue, spinning a special song for each state and territory awarding their delegates to Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention. Alabama, obviously, got "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

The race for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, which was redrawn by a federal court to boost the voting power of Black voters, has sparked congested and competitive primary contests. Democrats see an opportunity to flip the Deep South congressional seat in November. Republicans aim to keep hold of the seat.

An Alabama legislator was arrested on felony voter fraud charges accusing him of voting in a district where he did not live. Republican State House member David Cole of Huntsville was arrested on charges of voting in an unauthorized location, according to Madison County Jail records.

The Democratic National Committee asked a federal appeals court to dismiss a case centered on Alabama party infighting that could test the requirements of the Voting Rights Act.

A historically high number of supermajorities in state legislatures has pushed laws further to the edge on abortion, climate and transgender issues. Twenty-eight states have legislatures with majorities so large they could override a gubernatorial veto without any help from the opposing party.

Democratic National Committee leaders on Saturday agreed to review concerns about the Alabama Democratic Party, including its decision to eliminate several diversity caucuses.

It’s been about two weeks since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced he’s running for President. The event was hosted on the social media site Twitter Spaces. Here in Alabama, it appears DeSantis’ host Elon Musk is generating more buzz than the candidate.

Democrats are trying to drum up support in one of the reddest states in the country.The group Alabama Democratic Women will be attending the national…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit over control of the Alabama Democratic Party. Montgomery Circuit Judge Greg Griffin dismissed the…

The 2020 primaries are underway with the Iowa caucus kicking things off for the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. While candidates campaign…