Elections in the U.S. state of Alabama in 2026
2026 Alabama elections ← 2025 November 3, 2026 2028 →
A general election will be held in theU.S. state ofAlabama on November 3, 2026. Primary elections will take place on May 19, 2026.
Primary elections take place in Alabama when more than one candidate in one of the two major parties files to run for an office. Candidate qualifying for theAlabama Republican Party will officially open on January 5, 2026, and will close on January 23.[ 1]
United States Senate [ edit ] One-term incumbentTommy Tuberville is retiring to run for governor.[ 2]
United States House of Representatives [ edit ] Two-term incumbent governorKay Ivey isterm-limited and cannot seek re-election.[ 3]
Lieutenant governor [ edit ] Two-term incumbent lieutenant governorWill Ainsworth is term-limited and cannot seek re-election.[ 4]
Two-term incumbent attorney generalSteve Marshall is term-limited and cannot seek re-election.[ 5]
One-term incumbent Secretary of StateWes Allen is retiring torun for lieutenant governor .[ 6]
Four-term incumbent treasurerYoung Boozer is running for re-election.[ 7]
One-term incumbent auditorAndrew Sorrell is retiring to run for secretary of state.[ 8]
Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries [ edit ] Two-term incumbent commissionerRick Pate is term-limited and cannot seek re-election.[ 9]
Public Service Commission [ edit ] House of Representatives [ edit ] Two justices are up for election on both theAlabama Court of Civil Appeals and theAlabama Court of Criminal Appeals
Any ballot measures need to be approved by theAlabama House of Representatives and theAlabama Senate . One ballot measure currently certified is theAdd to List of Non-Bailable Offenses Amendment . The amendment numbers will be certified closer to the election date.
Local municipal elections will take place on August 25, 2026.
^ Shipley, Austen."Qualifying window announced for 2026 Alabama Republican Party primary elections" .Yellowhammer News . RetrievedAugust 4, 2025 . ^ Beggin, Riley (May 27, 2025)."Tommy Tuberville, ex-Auburn football coach, announces 2026 campaign for Alabama governor" .USA Today . ^ "Who's running for Governor of Alabama in 2026?" .Yellowhammer News . August 8, 2024. RetrievedNovember 12, 2024 .^ "Running to be Alabama's next governor? Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth on his plans for future" .AL.com . August 4, 2024. RetrievedNovember 12, 2024 .^ "Who's running for Attorney General in 2026?" .Yellowhammer News . September 23, 2024. RetrievedNovember 12, 2024 .^ "Musical Chairs in Alabama Politics" .Montgomery Independent . August 21, 2024.^ "Young Boozer to run for reelection" .Alabama Daily News . June 6, 2025. RetrievedJune 11, 2025 .^ Monger, Craig (February 24, 2025)."State Auditor Andrew Sorrell running for Secretary of State" .1819 News . RetrievedFebruary 24, 2025 . ^ "Pate for governor? Ag commissioner to consider 2026 bid" .Alabama Daily News . May 30, 2024. RetrievedNovember 12, 2024 .^ Taylor, Caleb."Ivey appoints Cynthia Almond as PSC president" .1819 News . RetrievedJune 12, 2025 .
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