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In late March, a handful of Black faith leaders gathered on the steps of the Alabama State House to protest a bill that could allow the state to seize control of the police force in the capital of Montgomery. Supporters of the Republican-sponsored proposal cast it as a response to Montgomery’s police officer shortage and […]
Incumbent: Tommy Battle
The Huntsville Mayoral Election on August 25, 2026, will determine the next mayor of Huntsville, Alabama. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing municipal operations, budget, and policy implementation. This nonpartisan election is critical for shaping the city's growth, infrastructure, and public services.
Incumbent: Johnathan Lee Cooper
The Huntsville City Council Election on August 25, 2026, will determine the composition of the city council for Huntsville, Alabama. Voters will elect members to represent various districts across the city, with key issues including infrastructure development, public safety, and economic growth. This is a municipal election held in odd-numbered years per Alabama state law.
The Birmingham City Board of Education election on August 25, 2026, will determine the composition of the governing body responsible for overseeing public education in Birmingham, Alabama. Voters will elect members to the school board who will set policies, approve budgets, and supervise the superintendent for the city's public school system.
The Huntsville City Board of Education Election on August 25, 2026, will determine members of the school board overseeing Huntsville City Schools in Alabama. The election includes multiple seats responsible for setting district policy, approving budgets, and supervising the superintendent.
The Jefferson County County Commissioner Election 2026 is a local election in Alabama to elect members of the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners. This election will determine policy direction for the county’s most populous jurisdiction, overseeing services such as public safety, infrastructure, and public health.
Incumbent: Merceria Ludgood
The Mobile County County Commissioner Election 2026 is a local election in Alabama to fill seats on the Mobile County Commission, the county's governing body responsible for overseeing public services, infrastructure, budgeting, and policy implementation across the county's three districts. Voters in each district will elect one commissioner to serve a four-year term beginning in January 2027.
The Montgomery County Commissioner Election in Alabama will be held on November 3, 2026, to fill seats on the Montgomery County Commission. This local election determines leadership for county-level governance, including budget oversight, infrastructure, and public services for residents of Montgomery County.
Incumbent: Maura Healey
The Madison County County Commissioner Election 2026 is a local election in Alabama where voters will elect members to the Madison County Commission. This election determines representation on the county's governing body responsible for budgeting, public services, infrastructure, and local ordinances. Seats are up for election across multiple districts within the county.
The Shelby County County Commissioner Election 2026 is a local election in Shelby County, Alabama, where voters will elect members to the Shelby County Commission. The commission oversees county-wide services including public safety, infrastructure, health, and budget management. This election will determine representation for specific districts within the county, with multiple seats up for election depending on district cycles.
Incumbent: Jerry Tingle
The Tuscaloosa County Commissioner Election in 2026 is a local election to fill one or more seats on the Tuscaloosa County Commission, the governing body responsible for countywide services including public safety, infrastructure, and budget oversight. Commissioners are elected from specific districts and serve four-year terms.
The Etowah County County Commissioner Election 2026 is a local election in Alabama where voters will elect members of the Etowah County Board of Commissioners, the governing body responsible for county-level policy, budgeting, and public services. Commissioners serve four-year terms and represent specific districts within the county. This election will determine leadership on issues such as infrastructure, public safety, and economic development.
The Calhoun County County Commissioner Election 2026 is a local election held on November 3, 2026, to fill seats on the Calhoun County Commission in Alabama. Voters will elect commissioners to represent various districts, with responsibilities including county budget oversight, infrastructure management, and public services.
The Jefferson County School Board Election 2026 is a local election held on November 3, 2026, in Alabama to determine representation on the Jefferson County Board of Education. The election will select members for multiple school board districts responsible for overseeing public education policy, budgeting, and superintendent appointments across Jefferson County, which includes Birmingham and surrounding communities.
The Mobile County School Board Election 2026 is a local election held on November 3, 2026, to fill seats on the Mobile County Board of School Commissioners in Alabama. Voters will elect members to oversee public education policy, budget approval, and superintendent oversight for the Mobile County Public School System.
The Madison County School Board Election 2026 is a local election in Alabama to elect members of the Madison County Board of Education. The election will determine governance and policy direction for the school district serving Huntsville and surrounding areas, with seats up for election in multiple districts across the county.
The Shelby County School Board Election 2026 is a local election held on November 3, 2026, in Shelby County, Alabama. Voters will elect members to the Shelby County Board of Education, which oversees public K-12 education in the county, including budget, policy, and superintendent appointments.
The Tuscaloosa County School Board Election 2026 will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members to the Tuscaloosa County Board of Education. This local election determines leadership for public school policies, budget allocations, and educational oversight across Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
Incumbent: Katie Britt
The Alabama U.S. Senate Special Election on November 3, 2026, is being held to fill the remainder of a Senate term vacated due to the resignation of the incumbent senator. Voters will elect a successor to serve in the U.S. Senate representing Alabama, with the winner taking office shortly after certification of the results.
Incumbent: Barry Moore
The Alabama U.S. House District 2 general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to determine the representative for Alabama's 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district includes parts of Montgomery, Autauga, Elmore, and Lowndes counties, and is currently represented by a Republican incumbent.
Incumbent: Kay Ivey
The Alabama gubernatorial election of 2026 will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor of Alabama. The race will determine who serves as the state's chief executive for a four-year term beginning in January 2027, with key issues expected to include economic development, education policy, and public safety.
Incumbent: Will Ainsworth
The Alabama Lieutenant Governor Election of 2026 is a general election held on November 3, 2026, to fill the executive office of Lieutenant Governor of Alabama. The lieutenant governor serves as the president of the Alabama Senate and assumes the governorship if the governor is unable to serve.
Incumbent: Steve Marshall
The Alabama Attorney General Election of 2026 is a statewide general election to determine the state's chief legal officer and head of the Alabama Department of Justice. The Attorney General is responsible for representing the state in legal matters, issuing advisory opinions, and overseeing consumer protection and public safety initiatives.
Incumbent: Greg Reed
The Alabama State Senate Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the outcome of various state senate districts across Alabama. Voters will elect senators to four-year terms in the Alabama State Senate, which convenes at the Alabama State House in Montgomery. These elections are part of the broader 2026 general election and will influence the partisan balance in the state legislature.
Incumbent: Terri Collins
The 2026 Alabama State House of Representatives general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect all 105 members of the Alabama House of Representatives. Voters will choose representatives for two-year terms in single-member districts across the state, with significant implications for state policy on education, healthcare, and budgeting.
The Jefferson County Commission Election in Alabama will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect county commissioners for various districts within Jefferson County. These offices are responsible for overseeing county government operations, including budget approval, public works, zoning, and policy implementation for Alabama's most populous county.
Incumbent: Tom Hendrix
The Madison County Commission Election in Alabama will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect county commissioners for various districts within the county. These offices are responsible for local governance, including budget approval, infrastructure oversight, and setting county policies.
Incumbent: Charles Jinright
The Montgomery County Commission Election in Alabama will determine the composition of the five-member Montgomery County Commission, with multiple districts up for election on November 3, 2026. Voters will elect county commissioners who oversee county budgets, infrastructure, public safety, and local ordinances.
The Mobile County Public Schools Board Election on November 3, 2026, will determine members of the school board responsible for overseeing the Mobile County Public School System in Alabama. This election is part of the statewide general election and includes seats with varying terms, focusing on educational policy, budget oversight, and district governance.
The 2026 gubernatorial elections will be held on November 3, 2026, in various states across the United States. Voters will elect governors and, in some states, lieutenant governors for four-year terms. These elections are significant as they determine state leadership and policy direction on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development.
Incumbent: Maria Cantwell
The Birmingham mayoral election is scheduled for August 24, 2027, to elect the mayor of Birmingham, Alabama. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing municipal operations, public safety, economic development, and implementation of city council policies.
The Birmingham City Council Election on August 24, 2027, will determine the composition of the city's legislative body responsible for passing local ordinances, approving the budget, and overseeing municipal services. Seats across multiple districts are up for election, with candidates vying to represent residents in policy decisions affecting public safety, infrastructure, and community development.
Incumbent: Steven Reed
The Montgomery Mayoral Election on August 24, 2027, will determine the next mayor of Montgomery, Alabama, the state's capital and second-largest city. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, budget, public safety, and economic development initiatives.
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.
Incumbent: Sandy Stimpson
The Mobile Mayoral Election of 2027 will determine the mayor of Mobile, Alabama, the state's third-largest city. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, public safety, infrastructure, and economic development. The election is nonpartisan, but candidates may affiliate with political parties.
Incumbent: James Barber
The Mobile City Council Election on August 24, 2027, will determine the representation for various districts on the Mobile City Council in Alabama. Voters will elect council members who serve four-year terms and are responsible for local legislation, budget approval, and constituent services.
Incumbent: Walter Maddox
The Tuscaloosa Mayoral Election on August 24, 2027, will determine the next mayor of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The office oversees city operations, public safety, infrastructure, and economic development for the state's fifth-largest city.
The Tuscaloosa City Council Election in Alabama is scheduled for August 24, 2027, to elect members of the city council across various districts. This municipal election will determine local representation responsible for city policies, budget approvals, and community development initiatives within Tuscaloosa.
Incumbent: Randall Woodfin
The Birmingham Mayoral Election 2027 is a local election to elect the mayor of Birmingham, Alabama. The mayor leads the city's executive branch, responsible for overseeing departments, delivering public services, and setting the city's strategic direction. This election shapes leadership in Alabama's largest city.
Incumbent: Steven Reed
The Montgomery Mayoral Election 2027 is a local election to select the mayor of Montgomery, Alabama. As the city's chief executive, the mayor manages municipal services, implements local policies, and represents the community in regional and state affairs. This election determines civic leadership for the capital of Alabama.
Incumbent: Walt Maddox
The Tuscaloosa Mayoral Election 2027 is a local election to choose the next mayor of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing municipal operations, public safety, and local policy initiatives. Voters will decide who leads the city's government and represents its interests.
The Decatur Mayoral Election 2027 is a local election for the mayor of Decatur, Alabama. Voters will choose the city's chief executive to lead municipal operations and oversee local government services. This election selects the top official in Decatur's city government.
The Auburn City Council Election 2027 is a local election for city council positions in Auburn, Alabama. Voters will elect representatives to serve on the city council, which enacts local laws and oversees municipal operations. This election determines the legislative branch of Auburn's city government.
The Hoover City Council Election 2027 is a local election for city council positions in Hoover, Alabama. Voters will elect representatives to serve on the city council, which sets local policies and oversees city services. This election determines the governing body of Hoover's municipal government.
The Dothan Mayoral Election 2027 is a local election for the mayor of Dothan, Alabama. Voters will select the city's chief executive to manage municipal affairs and implement local policies. This election selects the leader of Dothan's city government.
The Florence Mayoral Election 2027 is a local election for the mayor of Florence, Alabama. Voters will choose the city's chief executive to lead municipal affairs and implement local policies. This election determines the leadership of Florence's city government.
The Gadsden Mayoral Election 2027 is a local election for the mayor of Gadsden, Alabama. Voters will select the city's chief executive to lead municipal operations and oversee local government functions. This election chooses the top official in Gadsden's city government.
The Anniston City Council Election 2027 is a local election for city council positions in Anniston, Alabama. Voters will elect representatives to serve on the city council, which enacts local ordinances and oversees municipal services. This election determines the legislative branch of Anniston's city government.
The Phenix City Mayoral Election 2027 is a local election for the mayor of Phenix City, Alabama. Voters will choose the city's chief executive to lead municipal operations and implement local policies. This election selects the leader of Phenix City's government.
Incumbent: Tommy Battle
The Huntsville Mayoral Election 2028 is a local election for the mayor of Huntsville, Alabama. Voters will select the city's chief executive responsible for leading municipal operations and implementing local policies. This election determines the leadership of Huntsville's city government.
