An early straw poll by the College Republican Federation of Alabama for next year’s state elections shows strong support for U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville as the next governor of Alabama. The poll of members and alumni showed Tuberville with 77.

Alabamians in Lamar, Fayette, Walker and portions of Tuscaloosa and Jefferson counties are heading to the polls Tuesday, June 24, for the Alabama Senate District 5 special election.

The poll, by the College Republican Federation of Alabama, shows that the heavy favorites for the Republican primary include Wes Allen for lieutenant governor and Steve Marshall for U.S. Senate. For governor, only Tommy Tuberville has announced on GOP side (Tuberville has “Other” right where he wants him, 78% to 22%).

Gov. Kay Ivey on June 16 signed a proclamation to set special election dates for the Alabama House District 63 seat, which includes much of downtown Tuscaloosa and the University of Alabama. The party primaries for the seat will be held Sept. 30. If necessary, runoffs would be held Oct. 28. The general election is set for Jan. 13.

Ivey announced special election dates for House District 63 after Rep. Cynthia Lee Almond's appointment to the Public Service Commission.

Protests across the country, including many spots in Alabama, are drawing attention towards a possible democratic win in key elections.

In just two months, voters in the City of Madison will elect a new mayor. This comes as long-time Mayor Paul Finley is not seeking re-election.

Alabama Republican Party chairman John Wahl called for Alabama to move to a closed primary system during a Tuesday radio appearance.

Municipal elections are coming up this fall in many North Alabama municipalities, including the City of Hartselle.