The South Alabamian News Podcast
The South Alabamian Newspaper provides local news for Jackson, Alabama.
The South Alabamian News Podcast
State races begin
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The 2026 state races have officially begun. Qualifying ended Jan. 23, and it will now be less than a three-month sprint to the finish line. The May 19 Republican primary will essentially be election day, because winning the GOP primary is often tantamount to election in the Heart of Dixie. The governor’s race will likely not be one of the more competitive contests. Coach Tommy Tuberville appears headed for a relatively easy path to the governor’s office. He has been running for more than a year and has about million in the bank. Tuberville is recognized as one of...