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Alabama 2026 ballot measures
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As of September 12, 2025, two statewide ballot measures were certified for the 2026 ballot in the state of Alabama.
On the ballot
May 19, 2026:
| Type | Title | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allow Judges to Deny Bail for Certain Weapon Discharges and Attempted or Planned Murder Amendment | Bail; Criminal trials | Add discharging a firearm in an occupied dwelling or other occupied space and any solicitation, attempt, or conspiracy to commit murder to the list of crimes for which a judge may deny bail | |
| Prohibit Diminishing District Attorney Compensation During Term of Office Amendment | Salaries | Prohibit any reduction in a district attorney's compensation during their term in office |
Potential measures
Ballotpedia is not tracking any potential ballot measures in Alabama.
Getting measures on the ballot
As of 2025, Alabama state law did not allow for initiatives or referendums; therefore, all measures must be referred to the ballot by the Alabama Legislature.
According to Article 18 of the Alabama Constitution, both houses of the Alabama State Legislature are required to pass a proposed constitutional amendment by a three-fifths or 60 percent vote in order to send it to the statewide election ballot. If the amendment is approved by a simple majority of the voters, it becomes part of the state constitution.
Historical facts
In Alabama, a total of 116 ballot measures appeared on statewide ballots between 1987 and 2024. Voters approved 93 of the measures and rejected 23.
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See also
- 2026 ballot measures
- List of Alabama ballot measures
- History of Initiative & Referendum in Alabama
- Campaign finance requirements for Alabama ballot measures
