Voters in Cullman County will go to the polls Tuesday to elect a new representative in the House District 12 special election. Voters in the district, which covers part of Cullman County, will choose between GOP nominee Cindy Myrex and Democratic nominee Matt Glover.

Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama on October 23, 2025. Citing his football leadership

Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron has announced his candidacy to be Alabama's next lieutenant governor, according to a press release from his staff. McCarron, who is originally from Mobile, revealed he is seeking to become the Republican candidate in the 2026 election.

Kristin Nelson led the Republican primary election for Alabama House District 38 on Tuesday, capturing 46.69% of the vote but falling short of the majority needed to avoid a runoff.

Political analysts predict Republicans could redraw Alabama's congressional map to eliminate both majority-Black districts if Section 2 protections fall.

Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron is running for lieutenant governor in the state's 2026 election, he announced Thursday. The Mobile native and two-time national champion with the Crimson Tide released a statement on YouTube.

The primary election is less than seven months away, and former Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron is jumping into politics, entering what’s expected to be a hotly contested race for lieutenant governor.