Alabama Senate committee OKs bill to close state’s primary elections

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: April 7, 2026

Words: 1,276

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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An Alabama Senate Committee on Tuesday approved a bill that would require voters to register with a party to vote in its primaries, putting it in position for a final vote in the last days of legislative session.

HB 541, sponsored by Rep. Ernie Yarbrough, R-Trinity, would require existing voters to register with a party to participate in primary elections after Jan. 1, 2027. Voters who wish to switch parties would have to …

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