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AlabamaSB12026 First Special SessionSenate

Elections; special primary election for redistricting certain State Senate districts authorized in certain circumstances

Sponsored By: Chris Elliott (Republican)

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Elections, Voting, & Campaigns

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

New nominee rules for Alabama Senate races

The law takes effect immediately and sets special rules for affected Alabama State Senate races in 2026. These rules apply when a federal court judgment or lifted injunction allows the district boundaries from Act 2021-558 to return. If that happens too late for the regular primary schedule, Alabama must hold a special primary for affected districts. The results must be certified by August 26, 2026. The Governor must promptly call the election and set dates that follow federal law. The special primary is required even if a regular primary already occurred. The top vote-getter becomes the party nominee, with no runoff. Regular-primary results and nominee certifications no longer count for affected offices; special-primary results alone determine those nominees. Candidates qualified for the regular primary remain eligible, subject to applicable laws and party rules consistent with state election law. Parties can instead choose nominees through another lawful method, but must certify them to the Secretary of State by August 26, 2026. Regular primary timing stays unchanged where these boundary changes do not occur, and the 2026 General Election date stays unchanged.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Chris Elliott

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 200 • No: 143

House vote • 5/7/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 4

Yes: 75 • No: 29

House vote • 5/7/2026

Lee motion to Previous Question adopted - Adopted Roll Call 3

Yes: 75 • No: 29

Senate vote • 5/5/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 7

Yes: 26 • No: 7

Senate vote • 5/5/2026

Hatcher motion to Adopt - Lost Roll Call 6

Yes: 8 • No: 26

Senate vote • 5/5/2026

Figures motion to Adopt - Lost Roll Call 5

Yes: 8 • No: 26

Senate vote • 5/5/2026

Coleman motion to Adopt - Lost Roll Call 4

Yes: 8 • No: 26

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted

    5/12/2026Senate

  2. Lee motion to Previous Question adopted - Adopted Roll Call 3

    5/8/2026House

  3. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 4

    5/8/2026House

  4. Ready to Enroll

    5/8/2026Senate

  5. Enrolled

    5/8/2026Senate

  6. Signature Requested

    5/8/2026House

  7. Delivered to Governor

    5/8/2026Senate

  8. Reported Out of Committee Second House

    5/7/2026House

  9. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    5/7/2026House

  10. Coleman 1st Amendment Offered

    5/6/2026Senate

  11. Coleman motion to Adopt - Lost Roll Call 4

    5/6/2026Senate

  12. Figures 1st Amendment Offered

    5/6/2026Senate

  13. Coleman motion to Adopt - Lost Roll Call 4

    5/6/2026Senate

  14. Figures motion to Adopt - Lost Roll Call 5

    5/6/2026Senate

  15. Hatcher 1st Amendment Offered

    5/6/2026Senate

  16. Hatcher motion to Adopt - Lost Roll Call 6

    5/6/2026Senate

  17. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 7

    5/6/2026Senate

  18. Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means General Fund

    5/6/2026House

  19. Pending Committee Action in Second House

    5/6/2026House

  20. Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

    5/5/2026Senate

  21. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    5/5/2026Senate

  22. Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

    5/4/2026Senate

  23. Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

    5/4/2026Senate

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