The Montgomery City Council Election on August 24, 2027, will determine the members of the Montgomery City Council in Alabama, with multiple districts up for election. Voters will decide on candidates who will shape local policies on budgeting, public safety, infrastructure, and zoning within the city limits.
About This Race
The Montgomery City Council Election on August 24, 2027, will determine the members of the Montgomery City Council in Alabama, with multiple districts up for election. Voters will decide on candidates who will shape local policies on budgeting, public safety, infrastructure, and zoning within the city limits.
Candidates
Important Dates
Election Date
August 24, 2027
Registration Deadline
August 4, 2027
Early Voting Starts
August 7, 2027
Early Voting Ends
August 21, 2027
How to Vote
To vote in Montgomery, Alabama, residents must first register to vote by the deadline of August 4, 2027, either online through the Alabama Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at designated registration sites. On Election Day, voters must present a valid photo ID at their assigned polling place, which can be found using the state’s voter information portal; early voting is available from August 7 to August 21, 2027, at select locations across the city.
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Democratic
Steven Reed
Montgomery City Council
Biography
Steven Reed is the current Mayor of Montgomery and a historic figure as the city’s first Black mayor, seeking a City Council seat to continue advancing equity, public safety reforms, and neighborhood investment initiatives.
Todd Strange is a former mayor of Montgomery and longtime public servant with over two decades of experience in municipal leadership, running to bring fiscal responsibility and economic development focus back to the City Council.
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