Elections
Alabama 2026 Primary Election: Date, Rules & What to Know
The Alabama 2026 congressional primary was held on May 19, 2026. General Election Day is November 3, 2026.
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Term end dates, party breakdown, and which seats are on the November ballot.
Alabama U.S. Senate Primary — Results
Runoff pendingNo candidate cleared 50% in either party on May 19, so both parties hold runoffs on June 16. Republican runoff: Jared Hudson vs. Barry Moore. Democratic runoff: Dakarai Larriett vs. Everett Wess.
No candidate cleared the threshold outright. A runoff is scheduled for June 16, 2026 to determine the nominee.
Primary Runoff · June 16, 2026
General Election · November 3, 2026
What's on the Alabama 2026 Ballot
U.S. House of Representatives
All U.S. House seats in Alabama are on the 2026 ballot. Every House member runs for re-election every two years. View Alabama representatives →
U.S. Senate — Class II Seat
Alabama's Class II Senate seat is up for election in 2026. The current senator is Tommy Tuberville (R), retiring. Class II senators were last elected in 2020 and serve six-year terms.
Alabama's Primary System: Partisan Open Primary
Alabama holds separate party primaries, but any registered voter may participate — you do not need to be registered with a party. On primary day, you simply request the ballot for the party whose primary you want to vote in.
Runoff Election: Alabama may hold a primary runoff on June 16, 2026. A runoff occurs when if no candidate wins a majority (50%+1). The top two candidates from the original primary face each other in the runoff.
Alabama 2026 Election Key Dates
| May 19, 2026 | Primary Election (passed) |
| June 16, 2026 | Primary Runoff — if needed |
| October 2026 | Voter registration deadlines (check your state) |
| November 3, 2026 | General Election |
| January 3, 2027 | 120th Congress convenes |
Voter Registration in Alabama
Any registered voter may participate — no party registration required. You may choose which party's primary to vote in on Election Day. Registration deadlines vary — most states require registration 15–30 days before the primary, though some offer same-day registration.
Check your registration status and find your polling place at vote.gov.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Alabama 2026 U.S. Senate primary?
No candidate cleared 50% in either party on May 19, so both parties hold runoffs on June 16. Republican runoff: Jared Hudson vs. Barry Moore. Democratic runoff: Dakarai Larriett vs. Everett Wess.
When is the Alabama primary election in 2026?
The Alabama 2026 congressional primary is May 19, 2026. If no candidate wins the required threshold, a runoff will be held on June 16, 2026. The general election is November 3, 2026.
When is the Alabama primary runoff in 2026?
Alabama holds a primary runoff on June 16, 2026. A runoff is triggered when if no candidate wins a majority (50%+1). The runoff is between the top two finishers from the original primary.
Can I vote in the Alabama primary if I'm not registered with a party?
Any registered voter may participate — no party registration required. You may choose which party's primary to vote in on Election Day.
What is on the Alabama 2026 primary ballot?
All U.S. House seats in Alabama are on the 2026 primary ballot. Additionally, the U.S. Senate seat (Class II) is up for election. The current senator is Tommy Tuberville (R), retiring. Many states also hold primaries for governor and state legislature on the same day.
What type of primary does Alabama use?
Alabama holds separate party primaries, but any registered voter may participate — you do not need to be registered with a party. On primary day, you simply request the ballot for the party whose primary you want to vote in.
When is the Alabama voter registration deadline for the 2026 primary?
Voter registration deadlines vary but are typically 15–30 days before the primary. Check the Alabama Secretary of State website or vote.gov for the exact deadline.
When is the Alabama general election in 2026?
The 2026 general election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. This date is the same for all 50 states — it is always the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years.