Alabama primary elections: What to know as voting begins

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: May 19, 2026

Words: 1,413

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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Voters across Alabama go to the polls Tuesday to select party nominees for the 2026 midterm elections in over 160 federal, state and local primary elections.

Alabama will have a new governor in 2027, as Gov. Kay Ivey is term-limited. Current U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a Republican, is running for the gubernatorial nomination, leaving his seat open. All congressional offices are up for election, with a caveat, and all 140 state legislative seats are …

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