Tuscaloosa County residents get rundown on property tax vote Thursday
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Gracie Johnson The Tuscaloosa County School System held a meeting Thursday night to hear from parents and residents regarding the proposed property tax…
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Congress commemorates second anniversary of Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol
Friday, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) joined her colleagues on the steps of the House of Representatives to commemorate the second anniversary of the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the United States Capitol. “The January 6th insurrection was an assault…
Senator-elect Katie Britt sworn into office Tuesday
United States Senator Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL) took her oath of office on the Senate floor Tuesday shortly after the 118th Congress convened. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), as Alabama’s new senior senator, escorted Senator Britt to Vice President Kamala…
Trump's tax returns released after long fight with Congress
(CNN) - Six years of Donald Trump’s federal tax returns released on Friday show the former president paid very little in federal income taxes the first and last year of his presidency, claiming huge losses that helped limit his tax bill, among…
Northport's new mayor to be sworn in Jan. 3
Northport’s next mayor Dr. John Hinton, who represents District 3 for the Northport City Council, will be sworn in Tuesday, Jan. 3. The swearing in ceremony will take place at noon at Northport City Hall. “I just want to serve…
Warnock, Walker: Starkly different choices for Black voters
The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Raphael Warnock is the first Black U.S. senator from Georgia, having broken the color barrier with a special election victory in January 2021. Now Warnock can add another distinction by winning a full six-year…
Obama heads to Georgia as Warnock seeks early vote advantage
The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia voters have cast more than 1 million ballots ahead of the Dec. 6 U.S. Senate runoff between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker. Warnock is looking to juice an apparent…
Some West Alabama schools got an "F"
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Asher Redd Schools in west Alabama made an appearance on the Alabama State Department of Education's Failing Schools List. The average ACT scores for one day of testing from every high school in the…
Pickens County has new sheriff, new state representative after Tuesday election
It was a full ballot for voters in Pickens County Tuesday. Voters in Pickens County and in Northport chose a new representative for House District 61. Republican Rob Bolton won this race over Libertarian Damon Pruet. Bolton said he's excited…
Dems beating back GOP surge, but control of Congress unclear
The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Razor-thin margins around the country left control of Congress still undetermined, but Democrats showed surprising strength in the midterm election. They defeated Republicans in a series of competitive races, defying expectations that high inflation…
Slavery rejected in some, not all, states where on ballot
By AARON MORRISON AP National Writer Voters in several states have approved ballot measures that will change their state constitutions to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for crime. The measures curtail the use of prison labor in Alabama,…
Regional Races Roundup: Aderholt, Allen hold on to seats
Here are the results of regional races across the state of Alabama. In the race for U.S. Representative for the 4th Congressional District, Republican Robert Aderholt had no issues holding onto his seat, with more than 84% of…
Local races roundup: Few contested races in Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Tuscaloosa, Walker counties
Many local races in counties around West Alabama were uncontested on the Nov. 8 ballot. Below is a roundup of how local races fared. Bibb County races In the Bibb County Sheriff's race, Republican Jody Wade was running unopposed. [gtx_elections…
Statewide Races Roundup: Marshall wins attorney general, Ainsworth gets Lt. Gov.
Here are the results of major statewide races in Alabama. In the Lieutenant Governor's race, Republican Will Ainsworth won with more than 83% of the vote. Libertarian challenger Ruth Page-Nelson got 16%. In the attorney general's…
Alabama passes all 10 state amendments, constitution reworking
Alabamians who visited the polls Tuesday approved a major reworking of the state's constitution alongside 10 proposed statewide amendments. Alabamians approved adopting the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, which will remove racist language and streamline provisions and amendments…
Pickens County Roundup: Powell takes sheriff's race, local amendment passes
Here are the results of Pickens County's elections. For Pickens County Coroner, Republican Chad Harless was unopposed. In the Pickens County Sheriff's race, Republican Jordan Powell took the win with 4,370 votes over Independent Ricky Phillips with 1,203…
Republican Kay Ivey wins 2nd full term as Alabama governor
By JAY REEVES Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey won a second full term against Democrat Yolanda Flowers, the first Black woman to win a major party’s gubernatorial nomination in the state. Flowers’ candidacy was an…
Republican Katie Britt wins US Senate race in Alabama
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala (AP) - Republican Katie Britt has become the first woman elected to the U.S Senate from Alabama as she captured the seat held by retiring GOP Sen. Richard Shelby. Britt faced Democratic nominee…
Nov. 8, 2022, Midterm Election Roundup
Here are the results of every race WVUA 23 is covering in the 2022 Midterm Election. This list will be updated frequently throughout the night. Statewide races: [gtx_elections…
Amendments on Tuesday's ballots
There is a long list of amendments on Tuesday's ballot for you to consider. Many of us go into the voting booth and may not be familiar with the amendments. So, we…
Fetterman, Oz in bruising US Senate race in Pennsylvania
The Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Control of the U.S. Senate could depend on whether Pennsylvanians elect Democrat John Fetterman or Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz. Lt. Gov. Fetterman spent much of the campaign recovering from a stroke while fending…
O'Rourke hopes to upset Texas Gov. Abbott's bid for 3rd term
The Associated Press AUSTIN (AP) - Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Democrat Beto O’Rourke are steering into the finish of one of the most expensive midterm races in the country. Abbott on Tuesday was seeking a record-tying third term…
Election 2022: Turbulent campaign season comes to a close
The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Months of campaigning are culminating in midterm elections that will decide control of Congress and top governorships. Tuesday's vote potentially will help shape economic policy, access to abortion and even how elections are held…
Britt eyes Senate win in Alabama, faces Boyd, Sophocleus
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala (AP) - Republican Katie Britt could become the first woman elected to the U.S Senate from Alabama as she seeks to capture the seat held by retiring GOP Sen. Richard Shelby. Britt faces…
