2022 Alabama Governor Election
News coverage of the Alabama Governor election. See the race between Yolanda Flowers, and Kay Ivey. Kay Ivey has been the Governor from Alabama. See their news, bias in the media coverage and more in our Alabama election page. See other states and more information on our 2022 U.S. Governor page.
Top Alabama Candidates
Republican CandidatePercentage of News: 93%
News Diet Breakdown
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Right: 73%
Coverage Breakdown
Coverage Breakdown is based on the number of articles published per candidate.
Yolanda Flowers
Kay Ivey
Top 2022 Alabama Governor Election News
Kay Ivey · MontgomeryGov. Kay Ivey claims victory in crowded GOP primary. She thanked her opponents for wanting to serve and promised to oppose President Joe Biden. Some wondered if she would swing her campaign hard to the right to avoid a runoff. Ivey touted her record on job growth and low unemployment.See the Story
Ivey wins Alabama governor GOP primary
45% Center coverage: 18 sources
Kay Ivey · MontgomeryAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey faces a total of eight primary challengers, including Lindy Blanchard, the son of former Gov. Fob James and Lew Burdette, a Christian-based nonprofit with group homes throughout the state. The race was supposed to be a cake walk for Ivey but right flank opponents are trying to make it a referendum on conservative credentials.See the Story
Ivey, challengers race to right in Alabama GOP primary
67% Center coverage: 6 sources
Kay Ivey · AlabamaGovernor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced Alabama Department of Insurance Commissioner Jim Ridling will retire at the end of the month. Ridling is also the longest serving appointed commissioner in the country. He established the Strengthen Alabama Homes (SAH) program at the department to provide grants of up to $10,000 to Alabama residents for home fortification.See the Story
Alabama insurance commissioner retires after 14 years
60% Center coverage: 5 sources
Latest 2022 Alabama Governor Election News
Yolanda Flowers · AlabamaYolanda Flowers is now the first Black Alabamian to be nominated by a major party for the state's highest office. Unofficial results at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night showed Flowers overcoming her runoff opponent State Senator Malika Sanders-Fortier. This is the first time in Alabama history that both major party nominees are women.See the Story
Flowers becomes first Black major party nominee for Alabama governor
75% Center coverage: 4 sources
Kay IveyThe recipient has chosen to remain anonymous, the governor's office says. Officials did not describe what information the person provided. Casey White and jailer Vicky White disappeared from Lauderdale County Detention Facility on April 29. The two were found May 9 in Evansville, Indiana.See the Story
$5,000 reward given for help capturing escaped inmate in southern Indiana
34% Center coverage: 3 sources
Kay Ivey · HuntsvilleHuntsville International Airport is the first commercial airport to be given this authorization by the FAA. The FAA could grant the Dream Chaser the option to land in Huntsville in 2023. Governor Kay Ivey said this approval is another major step taken by the state of Alabama.See the Story
Huntsville International Airport becomes first commercial airport allowed to land a space vehicle
67% Center coverage: 3 sources
Kay IveyIn the poll of 600 likely Alabama Republican primary voters, 40% of voters say they will vote for the incumbent Ivey. Tim James 2nd pulling 18% of voter support, and former Ambassador Lindy Blanchard just behind James in 3rd with 15%. Lew Burdette comes in 4th with 6%, and Dean Odle 5th with 4%.See the Story
Exclusive Gray TV/Alabama Daily News Poll shows Ivey could face runoff in governor’s race
67% Center coverage: 3 sources
Kay Ivey · AlaKatie Britt holds a slim lead over Rep. Mo Brooks in the Republican primary for the open Alabama U.S. Senate seat. Mike Durant is close behind and only 6 percentage points separate the 3 contenders. Gov. Kay Ivey maintains a big lead, but is still under the 50% +1 threshold.See the Story
Katie Britt, Gov. Kay Ivey lead in exclusive new Gray TV/Ala. Daily News poll
100% Center coverage: 3 sources
Kay IveyOn Friday, Cohoes has been awarded $4.56 million in federal infrastructure funding for the ‘Columbia Street Pedestrian Accessibility and Safe Routes to School’ enhancement projects.See the Story
Cohoes gets over $4M for infrastructure projects
67% Center coverage: 3 sources
Kay IveyIn May 2022, Kansas reported the lowest unemployment rate since the state began to record that information in 1976. Gov. Laura Kelly noted that unemployment continues to decline in the Sunflower State. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Kansas has the sixth-lowest unemployment rate in the nation.See the Story
Alabama hits new record low unemployment rate
100% Center coverage: 2 sources
Kay Ivey · AlabamaAlabama-based recipients of Phase I and Phase II Federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants are eligible to apply for up to $250,000 in supplemental funding. The application for the first round of funding opened July 1.See the Story
Kay Ivey announces Innovate Alabama’s small business grant program
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Kay Ivey · HuntsvilleGovernor Kay Ivey continues to enjoy a huge fundraising advantage over her Democratic challenger in the 2022 gubernatorial race. Campaign finance records released Tuesday show Ivey with $169,918 at the end of July. Democratic challenger Yolanda Flowers reported her campaign had just under $1,000 at month's end.See the Story
Governor Kay Ivey holds big fundraising lead over Democratic challenger Yolanda Flowers
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Media Bias Breakdown
How is the media covering 2022 Alabama Governor Election?2022 Alabama Governor Election often is covered by Right and Center Media sources.
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Center: 27%
Right: 35%
