Alabama

Nov 3, 2026 general election · U.S. Senate, Governor, U.S. House and 18 other statewide races

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General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.

Registration deadline
Voter registration closes Oct 19. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Early voting
No early voting; absentee voting for eligible voters only. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Absentee / mail voting
Absentee applications must be received by Oct 27 by mail or Oct 29 in person. Ballots due by noon Nov 3 by mail, or close of business Nov 2 if hand-delivered. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Voter ID
Valid photo ID required (e.g., AL driver's license or non-driver ID, U.S. passport, military or tribal ID, free Alabama Photo Voter ID). Digital IDs are not accepted. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Find your polling place / sample ballot
Official voter lookup (check registration; many states also show your polling place and sample ballot here) · Official state election website (links from the state lists on vote.gov; accessed Oct 16, 2026)
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U.S. Senate (open seat)

Barry Moore (R) vs. Everett Wess (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 1 (open seat)

Jerry Carl (R) vs. Clyde Jones (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 2

Rhett Marques (R) vs. Shomari C. Figures (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 3

Mike Rogers (R) vs. Lee McInnis (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 4

Robert B. Aderholt (R) vs. Amanda N. Pusczek (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 5

Dale W. Strong (R) vs. Andrew Sneed (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 6

Gary Palmer (R) vs. Maurice Mercer (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 7

Ammie Akin (R) vs. Terri Sewell (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Governor (open seat)

Tommy Tuberville (R) vs. Doug Jones (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Lieutenant Governor

John Wahl (R) vs. Phillip Ensler (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Attorney General

Katherine Robertson (R) vs. Jeff McLaughlin (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Secretary of State

Caroleene Dobson (R) vs. Wayne Rogers (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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State Treasurer

Young Boozer (R) vs. Rosilyn Houston (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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State Auditor

Andrew Sorrell (R) vs. Violet Edwards (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries

Corey Hill (R) vs. Ron Sparks (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Public Service Commission, Place 1

Matt Gentry (R) vs. James O. Gordon (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Public Service Commission, Place 2

Jim Zig Zeigler (R) vs. Sheila D. McNeil (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Supreme Court, Place 7

Brad Mendheim (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Supreme Court, Place 8

Greg Shaw (R) vs. Ashleigh Meyer Dunham (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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State Board of Education, District 2 (Tracie West running again)

Tracie West (R) vs. Jamie McCurry (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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State Board of Education, District 4 (Yvette M. Richardson running again)

Yvette M. Richardson (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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State Board of Education, District 6 (open seat)

Cathi Bradford (R) vs. Angela Morgan (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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State Board of Education, District 8 (open seat)

Emily Jones (R) vs. Shatika Armstrong (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Court of Civil Appeals, Place 4

Benjamin M. Bowden (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Court of Civil Appeals, Place 5

Matt Fridy (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4

Mary Windom (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 5

Riggs Walker (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Baldwin County ballot

Every contested race on Baldwin County ballots, from the official sample ballot.

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All 67 Alabama counties

Local and district races for every county, from official sample ballots.

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Candidate profiles

Every candidate we list for Alabama's statewide races, with background, positions and votes.

U.S. Senate

Governor

U.S. House, District 1

U.S. House, District 2

U.S. House, District 3

U.S. House, District 4

U.S. House, District 5

U.S. House, District 6

U.S. House, District 7

Lieutenant Governor

Attorney General

Secretary of State

State Treasurer

State Auditor

Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries

Public Service Commission, Place 1

Public Service Commission, Place 2

Supreme Court, Place 7

Supreme Court, Place 8

State Board of Education, District 2

State Board of Education, District 4

State Board of Education, District 6

State Board of Education, District 8

Court of Civil Appeals, Place 4

Court of Civil Appeals, Place 5

Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4

Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 5

Local races: all 67 Alabama county ballots.

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More for Alabama

Polls in Alabama are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and a photo ID is required. Check your registration and polling place (Alabama Secretary of State).

U.S. Senate candidate profiles

Barry Moore (R) and Everett Wess (D): background, positions in their own words, and voting records where they exist, with sources.

Barry Moore Everett Wess

Daphne · Fairhope · Baldwin County

City council voting records for Daphne and Fairhope, from the official minutes: how each council member voted on notable items, with sources. Baldwin County Commission votes are also compiled from the official minutes.

Daphne Fairhope Baldwin County

The original Alabama home page

Vote Book's first home page, focused on Baldwin County and the AL-1 race.

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Why local first

The decisions that hit your property tax bill, your kids' school and your road get made at city hall and the county commission, and they're the hardest records to find. Vote Book starts on the Eastern Shore and works outward.

Statewide amendments (on every Alabama ballot)

Yes/No explanations are Vote Book’s plain-English reading of the official Fair Ballot Commission statement; the ballot wording is quoted exactly.

Statewide Amendment 1

If the lieutenant governor's office becomes vacant more than 60 days before the next general election for state offices, an election would fill it for the re…
Act 2026-341

A Yes vote means: The Alabama Constitution changes. If the lieutenant governor's office becomes vacant more than 60 days before the next general election for state offices, an election would fill it for the rest of the term. The Legislature could set the pay of the lieutenant governor and legislative officers by joint resolution. Legislators' travel spending would need approval by an officer elected by their chamber.

A No vote means: The Constitution does not change. A lieutenant governor vacancy generally stays open until the next regular election, and the Constitution keeps setting the pay of the lieutenant governor and certain legislative officers.

Supporters say: Supporters argue voters should approve it so that the change takes effect: The Alabama Constitution changes.

Opponents say: Opponents argue voters should reject it and keep current law: The Constitution does not change.

Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source) or Vote Book summary of the official statement. Vote Book does not endorse either side.

Supporters (Alabama Fair Ballot Commission & PARCA Analysis): State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-7, primary sponsor); legislative majority in the Alabama Senate and House of Representatives

Opponents (Alabama Fair Ballot Commission & PARCA Analysis): No organized opposition campaign registered; legislative critics questioned removing the median-household-income cap for legislative leadership pay

Legislative Sponsors & Ballot Statement Signers: Legislative referral: Act 2026-341 (SB 271), sponsored by Sen. Sam Givhan; Fair Ballot Commission official ballot statement prepared under Ala. Code § 17-6-81

Campaign Committees & Top Funders: Support ($0 reported) / Oppose ($0 reported): Legislatively referred constitutional amendment (Act 2026-341) with no ballot-measure political action committees reporting contributions to the Alabama Secretary of State FCPA system.

Sources: Alabama Fair Ballot Commission & PARCA Analysis · PARCA 2026 Statewide Amendments Guide

Official ballot wording
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to provide for the election of a Lieutenant Governor if the Office of Lieutenant Governor becomes vacant during the first two years of a term, to authorize the Legislature to set the salary of the Lieutenant Governor and officers of the Legislature, and to require any expenditure of legislative funds for travel to be approved by a legislative officer. Proposed by Act 2026-341.

Statewide Amendment 2

The Constitution changes to let two or more neighboring county school boards agree to merge into one school system.
Act 2026-378

A Yes vote means: The Constitution changes to let two or more neighboring county school boards agree to merge into one school system. The State Board of Education would first have to study and publish the effects. If at least 25% of qualified voters in any affected system protest in writing, the merger would also need approval by voters in each affected county and overall.

A No vote means: The Constitution does not change. There is no process for merging county school systems, and each county board of education stays separate.

Supporters say: Supporters, including Rep. Terri Collins (R-8), argue: “[County boards] could join with another board, or two or even three. They could combine some of that administration and they could put more money back in the classroom.”

Opponents say: Opponents argue: You can share campaign information or arguments, along with source links for this information, at [email protected].

Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source) or Vote Book summary of the official statement. Vote Book does not endorse either side.

Supporters (Alabama Fair Ballot Commission & PARCA Analysis): State Rep. Terri Collins (R-8, primary sponsor, Chair of House Education Policy Committee); legislative majority in the Alabama Legislature

Opponents (Alabama Fair Ballot Commission & PARCA Analysis): No organized opposition campaign registered with the Alabama Secretary of State

Legislative Sponsors & Ballot Statement Signers: Legislative referral: Act 2026-378 (HB 380), sponsored by Rep. Terri Collins; Fair Ballot Commission official ballot statement

Campaign Committees & Top Funders: Support ($0 reported) / Oppose ($0 reported): Legislatively referred constitutional amendment (Act 2026-378) with no ballot-measure committees reporting contributions to the Alabama Secretary of State.

Sources: Alabama Fair Ballot Commission & PARCA Analysis · Ballotpedia — Alabama Amendment 2 (2026)

Official ballot wording
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to provide a process for the creation of a consolidated county school system by merging two or more contiguous county boards of education; to require the State Board of Education to conduct an impact study on the potentia1 [sic] effects of the consolidation; to require publication of the impact study; to provide a procedure for protesting a proposed consolidation of two or more county school systems; and to require the State Board of Education to adopt rules. Proposed by Act 2026-378.

Statewide Amendment 3

The Constitution changes to require every local school board to adopt policies for the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of each school day and allowing stud…
Act 2026-379

A Yes vote means: The Constitution changes to require every local school board to adopt policies for the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of each school day and allowing student-initiated, student-led prayer in public K-12 schools. No student could be required to take part.

A No vote means: The Constitution does not change and does not require these policies.

Supporters say: Supporters, including State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-75), argue: “A lot of these kids want to be exposed to God or have that opportunity to worship, and this gives them that. They don’t have that opportunity at home because their parents may work two or three jobs and work on Sunday.”

Opponents say: Opponents, including Rev. Julie Conrady, Unitarian Universalist Church of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, argue: “Imposing these bills would create a further hardship to our students of diverse religious beliefs in our state, and so it is essential that we protect their beliefs and their parents’ choice in making those decisions about which faith communities they are a part of and which doctrines they are exposed to.”

Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source) or Vote Book summary of the official statement. Vote Book does not endorse either side.

Supporters (Alabama Fair Ballot Commission & PARCA Analysis): State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-75, primary sponsor); Eagle Forum of Alabama; legislative majority in the Alabama Legislature

Opponents (Alabama Fair Ballot Commission & PARCA Analysis): Interfaith religious-freedom advocates (including Rev. Julie Conrady, Unitarian Universalist Church of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa); Alabama House Democratic Caucus members who voted no

Legislative Sponsors & Ballot Statement Signers: Legislative referral: Act 2026-379 (HB 511), sponsored by Rep. Reed Ingram; Fair Ballot Commission official ballot statement

Campaign Committees & Top Funders: Support ($0 reported) / Oppose ($0 reported): Legislatively referred constitutional amendment (Act 2026-379) with no ballot-measure committees reporting contributions to the Alabama Secretary of State.

Sources: Alabama Fair Ballot Commission & PARCA Analysis · PARCA 2026 Statewide Amendments Guide

Official ballot wording
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to require local boards of education to adopt policies requiring each public K-12 school to recite The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag at the beginning of each school day; and to require local boards of education to adopt a policy authorizing student-initiated and student-led prayer. Proposed by Act 2026-379.

Statewide Amendment 4

The Constitution changes to require every local school board to have each public K-12 school broadcast the first stanza of The Star-Spangled Banner at least…
Act 2026-424

A Yes vote means: The Constitution changes to require every local school board to have each public K-12 school broadcast the first stanza of The Star-Spangled Banner at least once a week during school hours, or allow a school-approved group or vocalist to perform it.

A No vote means: The Constitution does not change and does not require this.

Supporters say: Supporters, including Shawn McDaniel, superintendent of Pickens County, argue: “I certainly like this because I believe schools play an important role in helping students develop and appreciate our country and the value it represents, an opportunity to reflect on our nation’s history.”

Opponents say: Opponents argue: You can share campaign information or arguments, along with source links for this information, at [email protected].

Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source) or Vote Book summary of the official statement. Vote Book does not endorse either side.

Supporters (Alabama Fair Ballot Commission & PARCA Analysis): State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-21, primary sponsor); Pickens County Superintendent Shawn McDaniel; legislative majority in the Alabama Legislature

Opponents (Alabama Fair Ballot Commission & PARCA Analysis): Lawmakers who argued school broadcast policies belong in statute rather than the state constitution

Legislative Sponsors & Ballot Statement Signers: Legislative referral: Act 2026-424 (SB 5), sponsored by Sen. Gerald Allen; Fair Ballot Commission official ballot statement

Campaign Committees & Top Funders: Support ($0 reported) / Oppose ($0 reported): Legislatively referred constitutional amendment (Act 2026-424) with no ballot-measure committees reporting contributions to the Alabama Secretary of State.

Sources: Alabama Fair Ballot Commission & PARCA Analysis · PARCA 2026 Statewide Amendments Guide

Official ballot wording
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to require local boards of education to adopt policies requiring each public K-12 school to broadcast or sanction the performance of the first stanza of The Star-Spangled Banner at least once per week during school hours.

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