Alabama voters approve four constitutional amendments by varying margins

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: November 9, 2026

Words: 1,112

Last Updated: 13 hours, 3 minutes ago

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Alabama voters approved four statewide amendments last Tuesday, though some had an easier time of passage than others.

Amendment 1

Amendment 1 sets guidelines for lieutenant governor vacancies. Under the amendment, the state could hold an election for lieutenant governor if the office becomes vacant within the first two years following an election.

Should the lieutenant governor’s seat become vacant more than 60 days before the 2028 election, …

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