In Alabama primary, voters cite different priorities as they choose nominees

By: Alabama Reflector staff

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: May 19, 2026

Words: 1,075

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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Alabamians went to the polls Tuesday with dozens of options on their ballots and many different issues on their minds.

The Democratic and Republican primary elections took place amid uncertainty about the state’s upcoming congressional elections and how that might affect turnout. Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen said in a statement early Tuesday afternoon that there was “no way to gauge voter turnout” statewide at that point in the day.

The Jefferson County Board …

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