Each district judge, except for judges filling positions pursuant to Section 12-17-66, shall be elected for a term of six years by the qualified voters of the district which he is to serve. (Acts 1975, No. 1205, p. 2384, §4-113.)
Ala. Code § 12-17-65, under District Court Judges.
Ala. Code § 12-17-65
Each district judge, except for judges filling positions pursuant to Section 12-17-66, shall be elected for a term of six years by the qualified voters of the district which he is to serve. (Acts 1975, No. 1205, p. 2384, §4-113.)