Alabama elections, 2026
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This page provides information on the 2026 elections in Alabama, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
Election dates
- See also: Alabama election calendar
Statewide election dates in Alabama are listed below. For more statewide dates, please see the statewide elections calendar.
Statewide election dates
May 19, 2026: Primary
June 16, 2026: Primary runoff
November 3, 2026: General election
Offices on the ballot
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| Office | Elections? | More information |
| U.S. Senate | ✓ | Click here |
| U.S. House | ✓ | Click here |
| Congress special election | — | — |
| Governor | ✓ | Click here |
| Other state executive | ✓ | Click here |
| State Senate | ✓ | Click here |
| State House | ✓ | Click here |
| Special state legislative | ✓ | Click here |
| State Supreme Court | ✓ | Click here |
| Intermediate appellate courts | ✓ | Click here |
| School boards | ✓ | Click here |
| Municipal government | ✓ | Click here |
| Recalls | — | — |
| Ballot measures | ✓ | Click here |
| Local ballot measures | ✓ | Click here |
Legend: ✓ election(s) / — no elections
Subject to Ballotpedia's scope
Noteworthy elections
Below is a list of races in this state that received in-depth coverage on Ballotpedia. Click the link below to learn about that race.
- Alabama Supreme Court elections, 2026
- Alabama's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 (May 19 Republican primary)
Statewide ballot measures
- See also: Alabama 2026 ballot measures
November 3, 2026:
| Type | Title | Subject | Description |
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| Increase Age Limit for Walker County Judge of Probate from 70 to 75 Amendment | Age limits; Judiciary | Increase the age limit for the judge of probate in Walker County from 70 to 75 | |
| Senior Property Tax Exemption in Covington County Amendment | Property taxes; Tax exemptions | Authorize residents of Covington County who are 65 years of age or older to claim a senior property tax exemption for real property owned |
May 19, 2026:
| Type | Title | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | 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 | |
| Amendment 2 | Salaries | Prohibit any reduction in a district attorney's compensation during their term in office |
What's on your ballot?
- See also: Sample Ballot Lookup
List of candidates
The following table displays a list of candidates in Alabama. The list does not include presidential candidates, and it may not include all candidates for local offices. Please click here to learn more about Ballotpedia's coverage scope.
Local election officials
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