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2026 Alabama Elections
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2026 Election Dates & Deadlines
Upcoming Voter registration Deadlines
Primary Election (May 19): Monday, May 6, 2026 (for the March primary)
General Election (November 3): Monday, October 21, 2026 (for the general election)
Absentee ballot deadlines
Primary Election – Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Tuesday, May 12: All absentee ballot applications returned by mail must be received by the Absentee Election Manager.
Thursday, May 14: Last day to hand‑deliver an absentee ballot application.
Monday, May 18: Last day to hand‑deliver a completed absentee ballot.
Tuesday, May 19 (by noon): Deadline for absentee ballots returned by mail to be received.
General Election – Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Tuesday, October 27, 2026: All absentee ballot applications returned by mail must be received by the Absentee Election Manager.
Thursday, October 29, 2026: Last day to hand‑deliver an absentee ballot application.
Monday, November 2, 2026: Last day to hand‑deliver a completed absentee ballot.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (by noon): Deadline for absentee ballots returned by mail to be received.
📍 Absentee deadlines are based on state law — not postmark dates; ballots and applications must be received by the deadlines.
For More Information, Please Visit: Absentee Voting Information
Primary Election Day: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (Polls open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
This is Alabama's statewide primary election for federal, state, and local offices. If no candidate in a race receives more than 50% + 1 of the vote, a runoff election will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The runoff will include only the top two vote‑getters from the May election.
General Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (Polls open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
This is the General Election for all races decided in 2026, including those advancing from the primary. Alabama law does not allow for runoff elections in the general election; the candidate with the highest number of votes wins.
Your ballot + Running for office
August 26, 2025 is Election Day for Mobile County! In Mobile, we will be electing the next Mayor and all the Mobile City Council members.
What to Expect in 2026
2026 Primary Election – Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Your ballot will include races where more than one candidate is qualified for the general election, including federal, state, and local offices. These may include:
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U.S. House of Representatives (Mobile area districts)
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State Senate and House of Representatives
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County Commission
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Municipal contests where applicable
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Party primary choices (e.g., Democratic, Republican, other parties)
To see the exact candidates and contests on your ballot:
Check your sample ballot:
Use the Alabama voter lookup tool and sample ballot feature:
https://myinfo.alabamavotes.gov/VoterView
Enter your name and address to see your personalized ballot based on your voting precinct.
Basic Requirements to Run For Office In Alabama:
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Each office has specific requirements. Common rules include:
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Must be a U.S. citizen
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Must be a qualified Alabama voter
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Must meet age and residency requirements for the office
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For example, State House candidates must be 21+ years old
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U.S. House candidates must be 25+ years old
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Check the Secretary of State’s candidate resources for the exact requirements for the office you want to seek.
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Candidate qualifying forms & info:
https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama‑votes/candidate‑qualifying
Why it Matters:
Running for office is one of the most direct ways to shape policy and serve your community. Whether you’re looking at:
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Local school board
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City council or mayor
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State representative or senator
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U.S. House of Representatives
...there are clear steps you can take now to learn more and prepare.
For More Information About Running for Office, Please Visit:
Election Resources
BOOKLET: THE POWER IS IN YOUR HANDS
"The Power is in Your Hands" booklet, created by Stand Up Mobile, is your guide to representation. It includes information on Alabama's new congressional district, as well as local elected offices, how to find and get in contact with your state and federal representatives, and what to do if you want to run for office. Download our booklet, revised November 2023, for more information!
Stay Tuned For Our 2026 Edition Coming Soon!
OTHER RESOURCES
The Election Protection Hotline uses a wide range of tools and activities to protect, advance, and defend the right to vote. Have questions about an upcoming election or experience trouble at the polls on Election Day? Get in touch with the national Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) for English speaking assistance, 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) for Spanish, 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683) for Asian languages, and 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287) for Arabic.
Voters can be anywhere! Millions of eligible voters are away from their home state in election season – living, working, going to school, or serving all over the world. Whether you're a city or an ocean away, you can still vote at home! Learn more about how to "Send Your Vote Home" and vote absentee with our friends at Building Bridges for America.
Vote 411 is a helpful resource that educates voters about what and who is on their ballot. Simply navigate to Vote 411 and enter your home address to see what races you will be voting in this November.
Alabama Votes is the state's official election center, run by the Alabama Secretary of State. Visit this site for official information on voter registration, election information, absentee voting, photo voter ID, and more.,
The Mobile County Probate Court also has election information available to residents of Mobile County. This includes links to register to vote online, update your voter registration, information for candidates running for office (e.g., how to qualify and other candidate resources), election results, poll worker training videos, and more.
Domestic violence voter affirmation
The Domestic Violence Voter Affirmation form serves as a notification to election officials to omit residential and mailing addresses from publicly available lists of registered voters who are victims/survivors of domestic violence or who are a custodian of a minor who is a victim/survivor of domestic violence. The form can be downloaded here and returned to the Board of Registrars office in the county where the individual is registered or intends to vote.
