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alabama elections 2026: Overview of the 2026 Election Cycle in Alabama
A detailed look at the alabama elections 2026 cycle, covering primary and general election dates, key races for statewide and legislative offices, and ballot measures voters…
Election Dates
The 2026 Alabama election cycle is structured around several key dates that voters should note:
- May 19, 2026: Primary Election
- June 16, 2026: Primary Runoff Election
- August 11, 2026: Special Primary Election for Congressional Districts 1, 2, 6, and 7
- November 3, 2026: General Election
Major Races on the Ballot
The gubernatorial race is an open seat, with Democratic candidate Doug Jones and Republican candidate Tommy Tuberville appearing on the general election ballot, as noted by multiple election tracking sources.
Other statewide offices up for election include lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, auditor, commissioner of agriculture and industries, and two public service commissioner seats. Many of these are also open seats, with both Democratic and Republican candidates filing.
Legislative Composition
All 105 seats in the Alabama House of Representatives and all 35 seats in the Alabama State Senate are on the ballot in 2026. The House currently has a Republican majority of 76 to 29, while the Senate has 27 Republicans and 8 Democrats, with 18 seats needed for a majority.
Ballot Measures
Voters will encounter several ballot measures on November 3, 2026, including legislatively referred constitutional amendments. One measure, Amendment 1 per Ballotpedia, concerns elections for lieutenant governor vacancies and legislative authority over salaries.
Voter Information
Key dates for voter participation include a primary election day on May 19, a runoff on June 16, and a special primary for specific congressional districts on August 11. For the general election, voter registration closes on October 19, and absentee ballot applications by mail must be submitted by October 27, with in-person applications accepted through October 29. Voters may hand-deliver absentee ballots by November 2, and mail-received ballots must arrive by noon on November 3.
Polls on Election Day close at 8 PM Eastern Time.
