League of Women Voters of Alabama
The LWVAL is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights, build grassroots power in our communities, drive policy change on the challenges facing Alabama and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy.
2026 Is An Election Year!
Next Up: August 11, 2026
Alabama's Special Primary
for Congressional
Districts 1, 2, 6 and 7
What You Need to Know:
Votes cast in Alabama's May 19 primary elections for congressional districts 1, 2, 6, and 7 and state senate districts 25 and 27 were voided. New candidate qualification periods were held, meaning ballots will likely NOT look the same as the May 19 ballots. New maps for these districts will take effect for the election on August 11. Areas affected include most of metropolitan Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Dothan and the Black Belt.
Who is on my ballot?
You may certainly visit the Alabama Secretary of State's website and view sample ballots by county, but your county may be split into multiple districts. The League recommends visiting Vote411 where you can enter your specific address and see what candidates are on your August 11 ballot. Do not be alarmed if you do not see the candidate(s) you expected as several did not have opposition in the second qualification period. These candidates will appear on the November 3 general election ballot.
"Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people. John Adams
What can we do to get ready
for all 2026 elections?
The most important things...
1. Check Your Registration and Polling Place
and
2. Make a Plan To Vote
Important 2026 State Election Dates
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August 11, 2026 Alabama's Special Primary Election for Congressional Districts 1, 2, 6, and 7.
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October 19, 2026 Deadline for registering to vote by mail, in-person, or online
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 General Election
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LWVAL News and Upcoming Events
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Virtual Event
Powering the Cloud in the Deep South:
Water, Energy and Community Impact
April 21, 2026 6 pm CT
For Earth Day 2026, join the Leagues of Women Voters of Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Tennessee for our Good Trouble Tuesday virtual educational forum that focuses on the rapid growth of data centers across the Southeastern United States.
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Virtual Event
The Power of the People: Understanding Citizen Ballot Initiatives
6:30 Thursday, February 26, 2026
HB14, legislation proposed by Representative Marilyn Lands, could give Alabamians the power to directly propose laws through constitutional amendments proposed by citizens. Learn why this potential change matters for the future of democracy in our state.
Virtual Event
Freedom and Fairness:
Parole Boards and Prison Labor in The Deep South
** TONIGHT ** 6 pm, Tuesday February 17, 2025
Join the state leagues of Alabama and Georgia for a community conversation on how pardons and parole boards operate and the role of prison labor in their state's systems. We will examine who holds the decision-making power, how it varies between the two states and what it means for justice, rehabilitation, and families.