2025 elections

The runoff race to represent District 1 on the Tuscaloosa City Council appeared to get dirty Saturday, as challenger Joe Eatmon accused incumbent Matthew Wilson of kicking down yard signs days ahead of the Tuesday election.

The runoff election to decide who will represent west Tuscaloosa's District 1 on the city council will feature incumbent Matthew Wilson and challenger Joe Eatmon, officials confirmed to the Thread Wednesday.

Polls have closed in Tuesday's municipal elections in Tuscaloosa, which will determine a half dozen contested races for the mayor's office, four city council seats and one spot on the city school board.

Polls are now open across the city of Tuscaloosa for municipal elections to decide half a dozen contested races for the mayor's office, spots on the city council and one school board seat.

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox got a major endorsement in his campaign for a sixth term this week from Nick & Terry Saban.

A real estate agent who is seeking a seat on the Tuscaloosa City Council was sued in circuit court Thursday and accused of owing the widow of a local investor more than $150,000.

With under two weeks before elections for Tuscaloosa's mayor's office, city council and municipal school board, all candidates have been invited to a forum on Thursday night.

A lifelong public servant will seek another term on the Tuscaloosa City Council and run for re-election in March, he told the Thread last week.

Governor Ivey has set a special election to replace a West Alabama senator after she appointed the incumbent to serve in her administration, adding another race to a crowded 2025 calendar.

Tuscaloosa's mayor for the last two decades will run for a sixth term in that office, his campaign announced Thursday.