That’s not an experience Alabama Democrats can afford to repeat in 2026. The party’s choice for governor may not win. But the office is prestigious, and campaigns for it affect downballot races.

Members of the State Democratic Executive Committee loyal to the Alabama Democratic Party headed up by Nancy Worley and Randy Kelley, hold up cards in support of votes for new members to the SDEC ...

Even though most white Democrats in Alabama were for segregation, they were not enamored with the idea of bolting the Democratic Party. There were two distinct groups in the state politically in 1948.

If Democrats can’t find a strong candidate to lead the ticket, they’ll find themselves fighting to hold what should be safe ...