Alabama state legislative special elections, 2011

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In 2011, three special elections were held for the Alabama State Legislature. These elections were called to fill vacancies in the Alabama House of Representatives, Districts 45, 48, 105.

How vacancies are filled


If there is a vacancy in the Alabama State Legislature, a special election must generally be conducted in order to fill the vacant seat. In the event that a vacancy occurs on or after October 1 in the year of a regular election, the seat will remain vacant until filled at the regular election. Otherwise, the governor must call for a special election if the vacancy happens before the next scheduled general election and the Legislature is in session.[1][2][3] The governor has all discretion in setting the date of the election along with the nominating deadlines.[3][4]

DocumentIcon.jpg See sources: Alabama Code § 17-15-1


Special elections

May 10, 2011



August 30, 2011



November 29, 2011



See also

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Ballotpedia, "Alabama Amendment 4, Legislative Vacancies Amendment (2018)," accessed March 28, 2025
  2. ↑ Justia US Law, "2023 Code of Alabama Title 17 - Elections. Chapter 15 - Special Elections. Section 17-15-1 - When and for What Offices Held." accessed February 26, 2025
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Justia US Law, "2023 Code of Alabama Title 17 - Elections. Chapter 15 - Special Elections. Section 17-15-3 - Special Elections Ordered by Governor." accessed February 26, 2025
  4. ↑ Alabama Legislature, "Constitution of Alabama 2022," accessed February 26, 2025
  5. ↑ Montgomery Advertiser, "Special election set to fill vacant Alabama House seat," February 2, 2011
  6. ↑ Al.com, "David Sessions 'humbled' by House District 105 primary win," March 23, 2011
  7. ↑ Al.com, "David Sessions wins House District 105 election," May 10, 2011
  8. ↑ al.com, "Gov. Robert Bentley calls special election to fill two legislative seats," July 11, 2011
  9. ↑ Al.com, "Jim Carns wins in Alabama House District 48; Tommy Joe Alexander, Dickie Drake in runoff in House District 45," August 30, 2011
  10. ↑ al.com, "Gov. Robert Bentley calls special election to fill two legislative seats," July 11, 2011
  11. ↑ Al.com, "Unofficial results show Drake as winner in Alabama House District 45," November 29, 2011
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