NEWS POLITICS State Federal Judges Block Alabama’s 2023 Congressional Map Ahead of Special Primary Election May 26, 2026 The BuzzReport Birmingham, AL (BuzzReport)—A three-judge federal panel on Monday dealt another major legal blow to Alabama’s congressional redistricting battle, denying the state permission to use its controversial 2023 congressional map in…
NEWS POLITICS State Alabama’s Rushed Congressional Qualifying Process Sets Stage for Crowded Special Primary Elections May 22, 2026 The BuzzReport MONTGOMERY, Ala. (BuzzReport) — Alabama’s fast-moving and little-publicized qualifying period for the upcoming special congressional elections has officially closed, locking in the candidates who will compete in the Aug. 11…
NEWS POLITICS State Wess and Larriett Advance to Democratic U.S. Senate Runoff as Alabama Democratic Turnout Surges May 22, 2026 The BuzzReport Montgomery, AL (BuzzReport) — The Democratic race for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat is officially headed to a high-stakes runoff after no candidate secured the majority needed to win the…
NEWS POLITICS REGIONAL State Federal Court Showdown Looms Over Alabama Congressional Map After Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling May 22, 2026 The BuzzReport Birmingham, AL (BuzzReport)—A major legal battle over Alabama’s congressional district lines is set to return to federal court Friday in Birmingham, placing the future of the state’s political map back…
NEWS POLITICS State Alabama’s Voting Rights Battle Ignites Political Firestorm as Senator Britt Stays Quiet May 22, 2026 The BuzzReport Washington – (BuzzReport)— Alabama is once again at the center of a growing national fight over voting rights, representation, and political power after the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision weakening…
NEWS POLITICS State Alabama Primary Elections Deliver Political Shakeups, Powerful Victories, and Warning Signs for Incumbents May 20, 2026 The BuzzReport Montgomery, AL (BuzzReport) — Alabama voters sent a loud and unmistakable message Tuesday night as primary election results reshaped the political landscape across the state, delivering decisive victories, stunning incumbent…
NEWS POLITICS State Alabama GOP Residency Challenge Sparks Court Controversy in Governor’s Race; Court Failed To Notify Plaintiff of Hearing May 13, 2026 The BuzzReport Covington County, AL (BuzzReport)—A growing political and legal battle is unfolding in Alabama after State Rep. Ken McFeeters publicly accused the Alabama Republican Party and the court system of withholding…
COMMUNITY NEWS State National Day of Action for Voting Rights Set for Selma and Montgomery on Saturday May 12, 2026 The BuzzReport Selma, AL (BuzzReport)—Thousands of activists, faith leaders, voting rights advocates, and community members are expected to gather in Alabama this week for a major “National Day of Action for Voting…
NEWS POLITICS State Alabama Governor Sets August Special Election After Supreme Court Clears Path for New Congressional Maps May 12, 2026 The BuzzReport Montgomery, AL (BuzzReport)- Governor Kay Ivey has officially scheduled a special congressional primary election for August 11 following a dramatic ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court that lifted a federal…
NATIONAL NEWS POLITICS State U.S. Supreme Court Clears Way for Alabama to Eliminate Second Black Congressional District May 12, 2026 The BuzzReport WASHINGTON, D.C. (BuzzReport) — The Supreme Court of the United States on Monday delivered a major ruling that could dramatically reshape Alabama’s congressional map and weaken Black voting representation ahead…
NEWS POLITICS State Outrage Grows After Alabama House Speaker Remarks About Overturning the 14th Amendment, After Tense Special Session May 10, 2026 The BuzzReport MONTGOMERY, Ala. (BuzzReport) — After a tense week of a special legislative session centered on redrawing Alabama congressional and Senate maps — a process many critics and civil rights advocates…
NEWS POLITICS State Questions Grow Over Tommy Tuberville’s Residency as Alabama Governor’s Race Intensifies May 9, 2026 The BuzzReport Montgomery, AL (BuzzReport)—As Tommy Tuberville pushes forward in Alabama’s 2026 governor’s race, a major constitutional question continues to follow him: Does he truly meet Alabama’s residency requirement to serve as…
NEWS POLITICS State Chaos Erupts in Alabama Legislature as Senate Bill 1 Passes House, Heads to Gov. Ivey May 8, 2026 The BuzzReport Montgomery, AL (BuzzReport) — Alabama lawmakers pushed through one of the most controversial pieces of legislation in recent state history Friday as Senate Bill 1 officially passed the Alabama House…
NEWS POLITICS State Chaos in Alabama State House: Lawmakers Recess as Activists Protest Special Election Bill May 8, 2026 The BuzzReport MONTGOMERY, Ala. (BuzzReport)-— Tensions erupted inside the Alabama State House Friday morning as lawmakers abruptly recessed proceedings amid loud protests, chants, and growing unrest over controversial legislation tied to special…
NEWS POLITICS State Alabama Lawmakers Advance Redistricting Bill Amid Heated Protests and Accusations of Voter Suppression May 6, 2026 The BuzzReport Montgomery, AL (BuzzReport) — Tensions boiled over inside and outside the Alabama State House on Wednesday as lawmakers approved House Bill 1 during the ongoing special legislative session in Montgomery,…
NEWS POLITICS State Democrats, Independents Flood Montgomery as Alabama Special Session on Redistricting Sparks Protests May 5, 2026 The BuzzReport Montgomery, AL (BuzzReport)— A wave of Democrats and independent voters from across Alabama gathered in large numbers this week as Governor Kay Ivey convened a special legislative session focused on…
NEWS POLITICS State Alabama In The Crosshairs: Alabama Two Black Representatives Speak Out As State Prepares For Redistricting May 2, 2026 The BuzzReport Montgomery, AL (BuzzReport) – In a move already igniting fierce political backlash, Kay Ivey has called a special legislative session to redraw Alabama’s congressional district lines—just days after the Supreme…
