2026 Alabama elections
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A general election will be held in the U.S. state of Alabama on November 3, 2026. Primary elections will take place on May 19, 2026.
Federal offices
United States Senate
One-term incumbent Tommy Tuberville is retiring to run for governor.[1]
United States House of Representatives
State offices
Governor
Two-term incumbent governor Kay Ivey is term-limited and cannot seek re-election.[2]
Lieutenant governor
Two-term incumbent lieutenant governor Will Ainsworth is term-limited and cannot seek re-election.[3]
Attorney general
Two-term incumbent attorney general Steve Marshall is term-limited and cannot seek re-election.[4]
Secretary of State
One-term incumbent Secretary of State Wes Allen is retiring to run for lieutenant governor.[5]
State Treasurer
Four-term incumbent treasurer Young Boozer is running for re-election.[6]
State Auditor
One-term incumbent auditor Andrew Sorrell was eligible to run for re-election, but opted instead to run for secretary of state in 2026.[7]
Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries
Two-term incumbent commissioner Rick Pate is term-limited and cannot seek re-election.[8]
Board of Education
Public Service Commission
State legislative
House of Representatives
Senate
Special elections
- House District 63, incumbent Cynthia Almond resigned after being appointed as the president of the Alabama Public Service Commission[9]
Judicial
Supreme Court
Appellate courts
Two justices are up for election on both the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals and the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals
Ballot measures
Any ballot measures need to be approved by the Alabama House of Representatives and the Alabama Senate. One ballot measure currently certified is the Add to List of Non-Bailable Offenses Amendment. The amendment numbers will be certified closer to the election date.
Local
Local municipal elections will take place on August 25, 2026.
References
- ^ 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. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ "Running to be Alabama's next governor? Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth on his plans for future". AL.com. August 4, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ "Who's running for Attorney General in 2026?". Yellowhammer News. September 23, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ "Musical Chairs in Alabama Politics". Montgomery Independent. August 21, 2024.
- ^ "Young Boozer to run for reelection". Alabama Daily News. June 6, 2025. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ Monger, Craig (February 24, 2025). "State Auditor Andrew Sorrell running for Secretary of State". 1819 News. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ "Pate for governor? Ag commissioner to consider 2026 bid". Alabama Daily News. May 30, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ Taylor, Caleb. "Ivey appoints Cynthia Almond as PSC president". 1819 News. Retrieved June 12, 2025.