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Alabama college, university counties shift toward Democrats in midterms

States Newsroom · November 12, 2026

Key points The shift toward the Democratic Party was dramatic in counties with colleges and universities. Democrats flipped Tuscaloosa County toward Doug Jones and gained ground in places like Lee and Pike counties. Local party leaders attributed the shift to increased engagement from younger voters because of…

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Alabama college, university counties shift toward Democrats in midterms

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